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Battling Braves and Red Sox, 7:10 ET
Swinging by for a baseball game ain't my everyday thing, but last night's bet-worthy showdown between the Rangers and Astros caught my eye. Two ace pitchers faced off, and while I went 1-1, both Hunter Brown and Jacob deGrom delivered, resulting in a nail-biting 1-0 game. Tonight, we've got another must-see pitching battle with the Braves and the Boston Red Sox.
After a rocky start that made some question the Braves' season, they're now at a .500 record, fighting their way back into playoff contention. Although their initial record might have stood out like a sore thumb, in retrospect, it's easier to ignore a team's struggles when they're, say, 60-42 one week and 60-49 the next. One guy making headlines again is Chris Sale, who takes the mound tonight. With a 1-3 record and a 3.97 ERA so far, Sale isn't having his best season, but he's been holding strong with only two runs in the past five starts. He hasn't ventured deeper than five innings each time, but his recent outings have been quality ones. Boston hitters have been fairly quiet against Sale, managing 13 hits in 47 at-bats but scoring only on two solo home runs by Alex Bregman.
May 20, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (51) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
The Red Sox are also hovering around the .500 mark with a 22-23 record for the season. With a challenging division and the Wild Card looking like it will once again go to the AL Central, I have my doubts about Boston making the playoffs. But hey, there's still plenty of baseball left to play. Garrett Crochet, who came over from the White Sox via trade, will pitch tonight. He's been exceptional for Boston, boasting a 4-2 record, 1.93 ERA, and a 1.07 WHIP. However, his home performance hasn't been as impressive as his time on the road. In his lone outing against the Braves, he kept them hitters at bay, allowing just three hits in 21 at-bats.
This matchup feels like another pitchers' duel. While I lean slightly toward the Red Sox, I think they're not at their best right now, having lost three straight to the Tigers coming into today. The Braves, on the other hand, are playing solid baseball and have been all season long, aside from that rough start. I'm going with the under for this game, finding it hard to imagine it going over eight runs with these rosters.
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Chris Sale recently left an indelible impression on the Red Sox when he returned to Fenway Park post-trade. Despite his team losing to the Braves, Sale showcased increased velocity, averaging 96.8 mph for his fastball and earning eight strikeouts with his sweeping slider[2][4]. Garrett Crochet, the Red Sox's starter tonight, had a solid outing against the Braves in his only face-off so far, allowing two runs, although both were solo home runs[2].
In the upcoming sports contest, the Braves and the Red Sox are set to engage in a pitchers' duel, reminiscent of the Rangers and Astros game I recently watched.With the Braves' steady performance and the Red Sox's pitcher, Garrett Crochet, showcasing strength against Atlanta in their previous encounter, tonight's MLB game promises to be another bet-worthy confrontation.Given Chris Sale's recent quality outings and the Red Sox's current record, I'm considering a bet on the Braves for tonight's sports betting event in the MLB season.
