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Padres Look to Extend Win Streak as They Face Red Sox in Game Two at Fenway Park

The San Diego Padres are set to face off against the Boston Red Sox in game two of their series at Fenway Park. The Padres, currently second in the National League West, hold a record of 45-41, while the Red Sox, sitting in third in the American League East, have a record of 43-48. The Red Sox have won 2 of the 3 games played against the Padres this season. The game is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. EST, with Michael King starting for the Padres and Tanner Houck taking the mound for the Red Sox. Boston is the betting favorite for the game, with the current line at Boston -130.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres +118 | Red Sox -130
• Spread: Padres +1.5 (-174) | Red Sox -1.5 (+153)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 57%.

San Diego vs Boston Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres secured their fourth consecutive win with a 9-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox, making it their eighth win in the last ten games. They will aim for a series win tomorrow to extend their winning streak to three. San Diego's offense dominated the game, forcing the Red Sox to retire starting pitcher Nick Pivetta after just four innings. Relief pitcher Greg Weissert also struggled, allowing four hits and four runs in his short appearance. The Padres batted an impressive .316 in the game, raising their season average from .261. With nine runs batted in, San Diego now ranks fifth in overall runs this season. Right-handed pitcher Michael King, who holds a 5-5 record with an ERA of 3.75 and 109 strikeouts, will start for the Padres on Saturday. With a power ranking of 19, the Padres are ranked 11 in offense, 15 in defense, and currently hold a 45-41 season record.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox's offense struggled in yesterday's loss to the Padres, scoring only 2 runs in a 2-9 defeat. Although the offense is not solely responsible for the loss, their lack of production against the Padres' pitching staff did not help. On the season, the Red Sox have a solid batting average of .261 and an on-base percentage of .325. However, in yesterday's game, they only managed a batting average of .229 and an on-base percentage of .289. Starting pitcher Tanner Houck will take the mound for the Red Sox on Saturday, boasting a 7-5 record, an ERA of 2.18, and 101 strikeouts in 16 appearances this season. Despite their recent struggles, the Boston Red Sox are ranked #10 for offense, scoring an average of 4.68 runs per game, and #10 for defense, giving up an average of 4.13 runs per game. In their last five games against the Padres, the Red Sox have a batting average of only .202. Despite a power ranking of 3, the Red Sox have a 43-38 overall record. The San Diego Padres went 1-2 in their last 3 matchups against Boston.

Red Sox Expected to Capitalize on Michael King's Struggles in Upcoming Matchup

Michael King holds a career record of 1-4 with an ERA of 5.57 and 23 strikeouts in 10 appearances against the Red Sox in his past 10 games. The Boston Red Sox recently secured three consecutive victories at home against the Padres before their recent loss. Despite King's historic struggles against the Red Sox, I anticipate a potential resurgence from the Boston offense. Consequently, I am inclined to favor the Boston Red Sox on the money line in the upcoming matchup.

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