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Giants Favored to Win Final Showdown Against Red Sox in Interleague Series

This article provides a prediction for the outcome of the interleague series between the Brewers and Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Red Sox won the opening game of the series, but it is unclear which team will come out on top in the final game. The starting pitchers are Lucas Giolito for the Red Sox and Robbie Ray for the Giants. As of the time of the article's publication, the Giants are the betting favorite at -150. Stay tuned to see which team will emerge victorious on getaway day at Oracle Park.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +136 | Giants -150
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-152) | Giants -1.5 (+126)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 60%.

Boston vs San Francisco Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox secured their second consecutive victory, marking their eighth win in the last nine games. Following their win against the Giants on Friday night, the Red Sox improved to a 40-37 record for the season, currently standing in fourth place in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by four games. Key performances included Ceddanne Rafaela contributing two runs and two RBIs, while both Rafaela and David Hamilton hit home runs. Hunter Dobbins pitched four innings and allowed five runs, with Brennan Bernardino ultimately earning the win for the Red Sox. Looking ahead, Lucas Giolito will be making his 10th start of the season for the Red Sox, showcasing a record of 3-1 with a 4.73 ERA. The Red Sox are ranked 6th in offense, scoring an average of 4.74 runs per game, and rank 22nd in defense, allowing an average of 4.48 runs per game.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants suffered a loss in the opening game of a recent series, dropping to 42-34 on the year and standing second in the NL West, 4.5 games behind the Dodgers. Despite finishing with seven hits against Boston, the Giants struggled with runners in scoring position and left eight men on base. The pitching performance was led by Hayden Birdsong, who allowed five runs in 4.1 innings. Sean Hjelle took the loss in relief. Robbie Ray will start the upcoming game for the Giants with a strong season record of 8-2 and a 2.68 ERA. The Giants currently have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked #19 for offense and #5 for defense. Boston previously went 1-2 in their last three matchups against San Francisco.

Former teammate Rafael Devers poses challenge for Boston in final showdown

The Boston team will be facing former teammate Rafael Devers for the final time in their recent hot streak. In the previous game, the Red Sox managed to keep Devers hitless. Despite Giolito's 3-1 record, his statistics suggest that he has been fortunate to have only one loss in his nine starts. On the other hand, Ray has had consistent success this year, allowing more than three runs in just one of his 15 starts. With a 23-14 record at home, the Giants have the advantage against Boston, especially with Ray's reliable performance on the mound.

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