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Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians Set for Epic Sunday Showdown as Bello Faces Off Against Allen

The Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Guardians are set to wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. After splitting the first two games of the series, with each team picking up a win, the matchup between Brayan Bello and Logan Allen is sure to be an exciting one. Cleveland opens as the betting favorite, but anything can happen in this Red Sox vs. Guardians showdown. Stay tuned for our prediction and analysis of the game. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:40 PM EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox -101 | Guardians -111
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-218) | Guardians -1.5 (+185)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 53%.

Boston vs Cleveland Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are currently in search of a win to help them climb to the top of the AL East standings, as they are just 1.5 games behind the Yankees. Jaren Duran has been a standout player for the Red Sox, with three hits and two RBIs in their last game. Alex Bregman leads the team with 36 hits and a .324 batting average, while Trevor Story has been putting up strong numbers with five home runs and 15 RBIs. Brayan Bello, a 25-year old right hander, is making his second start of the season after a strong performance in his first start after coming off the IL. Despite a power ranking of 11, Boston ranks 8th in offense, scoring an average of 4.59 runs per game, and 24th in defense, allowing an average of 4.74 runs per game. They currently hold a record of 15-14 this season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians, currently second in the AL Central, are trailing the Tigers by 1.5 games while holding a two-game lead over the Royals. They recently won two of three games against the Yankees and will now face the Red Sox, who are second in the AL East. Steven Kwan, who typically leads off and plays in the outfield, had a strong performance in their last game despite the loss. Jose Ramirez, the star third baseman, bats third and has been consistent at the plate. Kyle Manzardo leads the team in home runs and splits time between DH and first base. Left-handed pitcher Logan Allen, with a 1-1 record, will make his fifth start with an ERA of 2.11. The Guardians have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked 20th for offense and 13th for defense. Boston recently won two of three matchups against Cleveland.

Boston's Pitching Ace Bello Poised to Outshine Guardians' Inconsistent Allen

The Guardians have managed to secure victories in games where Allen has pitched, largely due to their strong fielding and offense. However, Allen's performance on the mound has been less than stellar, failing to pitch beyond the sixth inning and struggling to strike out more than six batters in any of his four starts. With a strikeout to walk ratio of 16-10, Allen's pitching abilities are in question. On the other hand, Boston's pitcher Bello, though only in his second start of the season, demonstrated his capabilities in 30 starts last year for the Red Sox. Bello is expected to provide a more commanding presence on the mound and is likely to outperform Allen. Boston, currently making strides in the AL East standings, is poised to continue their ascent with the return of their young and talented pitcher. It is advisable to place your bet on Boston to emerge victorious in this matchup.

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