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Cleveland Guardians Look to Secure Series Win Against Boston Red Sox in Thursday's Matchup

The Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Guardians will play the final game of their three-game series in the American League on Thursday. The Guardians lead the series 1-0 after a 4-1 victory in the first game, with standout performances from Jose Ramirez. The Red Sox will start Brayan Bello, who has a 3.04 ERA, while the Guardians will send out Triston McKenzie with a 5.00 ERA. The game will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland with a 1:10 EST start time. Cleveland is the favorite to win, opening at -155 in the betting line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +130 | Guardians -155
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-160) | Guardians -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 61%.

Boston vs Cleveland Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Guardians recently completed a four game series, where Cleveland emerged victorious in three out of the four games. Cleveland also won the first game of the current series, giving them a 4-1 lead in the season series. Despite their winning record, Boston is currently in 4th place in the competitive AL East division. In Tuesday's game, Wilyer Abreu scored the only run for Boston with a solo home run in the 7th inning. Jarren Duran leads the team in hits with 27 on the season, batting second in the lineup as a centerfielder with one home run and nine RBIs. Triston Casas, the next most productive hitter, is on the 10-day IL and will not play in the upcoming game. Tyler O'Neil is the team's top power hitter with seven home runs and eight RBIs. Rafael Devers is expected to play in Wednesday's game, with two home runs and five RBIs on the season. Pitcher Brayan Bello, who has a 3-1 record, is set to make his sixth start of the season with a 3.04 ERA, 26 strikeouts, and four home runs allowed. Boston is currently ranked 13th in offense, 6th in defense, and have a 14-11 record this season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians, despite not being ranked at the top of MLB.com's or ESPN's power rankings, currently hold the best record in the majors with a winning percentage of .739. Their recent five-game winning streak has helped propel them to the top, with a strong showing from their lineup including standout performances from Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor. Triston McKenzie, a right-handed pitcher, will be taking the mound for his fifth start of the season with a solid 2-2 record. The Guardians have shown strength both offensively and defensively, with impressive scoring and run prevention statistics. In terms of recent matchups, Boston has had a slight advantage over Cleveland, winning two out of their last three games. Sports betting promos are also available for those looking to engage in betting opportunities.

Cleveland Guardians Look to Extend Winning Streak against Boston Red Sox

The Cleveland Guardians currently hold the highest winning percentage in Major League Baseball and are poised to secure another victory in the upcoming third game of the series. Starting pitcher Triston McKenzie, with a 2-2 record and a 5.00 ERA, has shown impressive performance aside from a single challenging game against the Yankees where they scored five earned runs. Against other opponents, McKenzie has displayed strong pitching skills, giving Cleveland an advantage. The team's ability to generate runs, despite not relying heavily on home runs, ranks them 4th in the majors in total runs scored. Leadoff hitter Steven Kwan, who is tied for third in hits across the league, consistently gets on base and contributes to Cleveland's run manufacturing. Comparatively, Boston's offense is ranked 14th in runs scored, reinforcing the likelihood of a successful outing for McKenzie and a win for the Guardians in this match.Overall, Cleveland is favored to emerge victorious in this matchup.

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