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St. Louis Cardinals to Face Boston Red Sox in Final Game of Series After Rainout - Red Sox Lead 1-0

On Sunday night, the St. Louis Cardinals will face off against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Massachusetts for the final game of their series. This game is the second of a day-night doubleheader due to Saturday's rainout. The Red Sox currently lead the series 1-0 after winning the opener 13-9. Boston is a slight -112 favorite with a total of 9.0 runs. Miles Mikolas will be starting for the Cardinals with a 3.38 ERA, while Sean Newcomb will take the mound for the Red Sox with a 9.00 ERA. Boston opened as a -117 favorite and the line has remained steady. Check out our prediction for this matchup and all of our MLB picks for Sunday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +105 | Red Sox -117
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+146) | Red Sox +1.5 (-176)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 54%.

St. Louis vs Boston Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals recently avoided a sweep by beating the Los Angeles Angels 12-5 and then faced a tough loss at Fenway Park despite a strong offensive performance. The team's offense has been exceptional, averaging 7.29 runs per game and boasting impressive stats. Miles Mikolas is set to pitch on Sunday, with a good track record against Boston. The Cardinals are currently ranked 5th in power rankings, 2nd in offense, 15th in defense, and hold a 4-3 record this season.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox are currently on a three-game winning streak after defeating the Cardinals 13-9 on Friday. Trevor Story's three-run homer in the first inning helped lead the team to victory. So far this season, the Red Sox have scored a total of 40 runs and have a batting average of .256/.335/.415. The pitching staff has recorded a 4.24 ERA, 3.64 FIP, and 1.25 WHIP. Sean Newcomb will be pitching on Sunday and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing in his season debut. Despite a challenging history against the Cardinals, Newcomb will be aiming for a better performance. The Red Sox currently have a power ranking of 14 and are ranked #15 for offense, #10 for defense, with an overall record of 4-4. St. Louis has won two out of their last three matchups against Boston.

Red Sox Face Tough Matchup Against Cardinals Amidst Pitching Injuries

Due to injuries to Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito, the Red Sox are utilizing Sean Newcomb in their starting rotation. However, Newcomb may face challenges in the upcoming matchup, as the Cardinals have displayed impressive offensive statistics against left-handed pitchers this season, boasting a .910 OPS and 157 wRC+. Nolan Arenado, in particular, has had success against Newcomb, going 7-for-15 with two home runs. Additionally, the current Red Sox lineup has struggled against Miles Mikolas, with only a 6-for-31 record and minimal extra-base hits. Considering these factors, it appears favorable to favor the Cardinals in this game.

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