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Los Angeles Angels to face off against Boston Red Sox in pivotal matchup at Fenway Park

The Los Angeles Angels will face off against the Boston Red Sox in the middle game of a three-game series at Fenway Park on Tuesday. Los Angeles is coming off a loss to Cleveland, while Boston defeated the Atlanta Braves. Both teams have faced recent struggles, with Los Angeles missing several key players and Boston also dealing with injuries. Yusei Kikuchi will start for the Angels, while Brayan Bello will start for the Red Sox. Boston is the favorite with a -140 opening line. Stay tuned for our in-depth prediction for this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +127 | Red Sox -140
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-176) | Red Sox -1.5 (+146)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 58%.

Los Angeles vs Boston Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have struggled offensively this season, ranking low in runs scored, batting average, and on-base percentage. However, Taylor Ward has been a standout performer with team highs in home runs and RBI. Logan O'Hoppe has also been a significant contributor. The team has shown some promise with 10 players having 11 or more RBI. On the mound, Los Angeles has had solid Quality Starts but ranks poorly in ERA and WHIP. Despite their challenges, they have a power ranking of 20 and are currently 26-32 for the season. Yusei Kikuchi will be pitching on Tuesday, leading the team in ERA and strikeouts among starters.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox currently rank in the top 10 in several major hitting categories, including runs scored, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, and batting average. Despite the loss of injured player Alex Bregman, the team has seen strong performances from players like Wilyer Abreu and Rafael Devers. On the mound, the team ranks in the middle of the pack in Quality Starts, ERA, WHIP, and batting average against. Pitcher Garrett Crochet leads the team in wins, strikeouts, and ERA for starters. Looking ahead, Brayan Bello will be taking the mound on Tuesday with a record of 2-1 and a 3.83 ERA. Overall, the Red Sox have a power ranking of 19 and are ranked 8th for offense and 23rd for defense, with an overall record of 29-32. In their last three matchups against Los Angeles, Boston went 2-1.

Struggling Los Angeles Angels Face Tough Test Against Boston Red Sox Despite Strong Starting Pitching

The Los Angeles Angels have had a challenging run recently, losing seven of their last eight games and dropping four out of six matchups against the Boston Red Sox. In particular, the Angels have struggled against American League East opponents, losing six of their last seven games in that scenario, including being swept by the New York Yankees from May 26 to May 28. On a positive note, Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi has put together six consecutive strong performances, allowing two earned runs or fewer in each of his last six starts totaling 33.1 innings. Boston’s starter Brayan Bello has shown improvement in his last two outings, although he did give up seven runs in just 4.1 innings against the Atlanta Braves earlier. While the starting pitching matchup may slightly favor Los Angeles, the key factor will likely be the bullpen ERA, with Boston holding a 3.61 ERA compared to LA’s 6.04.

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