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Red Sox look to bounce back on the road against Pirates after tough homestand

The Boston Red Sox are set to kick off a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road after a tough homestand. Boston, with a 7-3 record away from home, will face the 11-8 Pirates who are coming off a sweep by the Mets. Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello (2-1, 3.92) will face off against an as-yet-unnamed Pirates starter, with Quinn Priester emerging as a possible candidate. The Pirates are the current betting favorite at -112, with the game scheduled to start at 6:40 PM EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox -102 | Pirates -112
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-204) | Pirates -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 53%.

Boston vs Pittsburgh Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox have struggled at Fenway Park to start the season, going 3-7 on their homestand and falling to a record of 10-10. The team's typically dominant offense has hit just .201 during their time at home. Despite a close comeback in their finale against the Guardians, the Red Sox were unable to secure a win. Now that they are away from home, the team is hopeful they can find their offensive groove once again. They will start their series in Pittsburgh with young right-hander Brayan Bello, who has a record of 2-1 with a 3.92 ERA. Several key players, including Tyler O'Neill, Roberto Perez, Mikey Romero, Jeremy Wu-Yelland, and Rob Refsnyder, are dealing with injuries. The team is currently ranked 18th in offense, 5th in defense, and has a power ranking of 17. For more insights on the MLB season, fans can check out Free MLB Picks.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to bounce back after a tough series against the Mets, where they were swept by a combined score of 18-5. Manager Derek Shelton emphasized the need for better at-bats going forward. The Pirates have an opening in their rotation due to an injury and may call up Quinn Priester, who has been performing well in the minors. In terms of rankings, the Pirates are ranked 3rd overall with a 12th ranking for offense and defense. They currently have a record of 11-8. In their last matchups, Boston swept Pittsburgh. Key injuries for the Pirates include Joey Bart being day-to-day, with other players out like Ke'Bryan Hayes, Ryan Borucki, Yasmani Grandal, and Marco Gonzales.

Boston Red Sox poised for offensive resurgence on the road against struggling Pirates

I am confident in the Boston Red Sox offense bouncing back on the road in their upcoming game. Although Rafael Devers has struggled to hit for average due to a shoulder injury, his return to the lineup at the end of the homestand signals a potential turnaround, especially in the hitter-friendly environment of PNC Park. Tyler O'Neill is also expected to perform well, especially in the first game if the Pittsburgh Pirates decide to start Priester, a pitcher who has given up numerous home runs in his limited innings. O'Neill, who sat out the last two homestand games due to an injury from a collision with Devers, is anticipated to be back in top form by Friday. The Red Sox's starting pitcher Bello has a track record of performing better at night games, prompting adjustments to his routine for day games. With the Pirates' lineup struggling to score runs recently, I suggest taking the Red Sox with the money line in this matchup.

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