The cream eventually rises to the crop, and the Boston Red Sox are hoping that happens by the end of this regular season. Boston is tied with the Cleveland Indians for the best run-differential in the American League but is still only in wild card position. The Red Sox hope to have a strong stretch run to secure the American League East over the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays. Boston can get a big help by defeating the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, August 21st, 2016, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.
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ODDS ANALYSIS
The Red Sox are are 67-52 on the season, and a six-game winning streak has brought them to within a half-game of first place. The team’s offense is terrific and some midseason trades have helped bolster the rotation. While the Red Sox don’t have a dominant starting rotation, their bats are enough to make them a contender in the playoffs.
The Detroit Tigers are 63-57 on the year and currently chasing the Red Sox and Blue Jays for one of the final wild card spots. They aren’t as talented overall as Boston but a hot streak can get them right back into the mix.
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The Red Sox are scheduled to send Eduardo Rodriguez to the hill. He is 2-5 with a 5.11 ERA which has been pretty true to form. Rodriguez has pedestrian numbers and has given up too many home runs, which isn’t a good sign going up against a formidable Tigers offense.
Justin Verlander is expected to start for Detroit. He is 12-7 on the season with a 3.44 ERA. Verlander used to be one of the best pitchers in the game, and while he struggled for a long stretch a couple years ago, he has gotten back to being a solid piece. Verlander isn’t an ace any more but is still more than capable of missing bats, which is key going against Boston.
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The Red Sox have the top offense in the major leagues, surpassing even the Colorado Rockies, who play their home games in the hitter’s haven that is Coors Field. Outfielder Mookie Betts is one of the top young stars in the game, while shortstop Xander Bogaerts isn’t far behind. The Red Sox have some key veterans as well, as designated hitter David Ortiz and second baseman Dustin Pedroia are perennial All-Stars.
The Detroit Tigers aren’t quite on that same level, but do boast an impressive offense themselves. It is led by Miguel Cabrera, who has long been one of the most dangerous batters in the major leagues, while Victor Martinez has experienced a resurgent season. Ian Kinsler is another key batter while Justin Upton is an established star who has been in a season-long slump.
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Both offenses are good, but the presence of Justin Verlander on the mound as well as the home field advantage is huge for the Tigers. They are aiming to stay in the playoff race but aren’t as talented overall like teams like the Blue Jays and Red Sox. That’s why this head-to-head matchup with Boston is so important, and the Tigers should be able to pull it out behind their star hurler.
MLB Odds: Tigers 7, Red Sox 5
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