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Los Angeles Angels Look to Sweep Boston Red Sox as Jose Soriano Takes the Mound

The Boston Red Sox will attempt to prevent a series sweep at home on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels, who have won the first two games. Jose Soriano will take the mound for the Angels with Lucas Giolito pitching for the Red Sox. Boston is favored in the matchup, with the betting line remaining stable at -127.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +114 | Red Sox -127
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-175) | Red Sox -1.5 (+154)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 56%.

Los Angeles vs Boston Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels will be playing for their third series sweep of the season in their upcoming game. Jose Soriano will be starting, boasting a 4-5 record with a 3.41 ERA and 1.51 WHIP. Soriano has performed well on the road, with a 4-2 record and 2.03 ERA. The team's strength lies in their home run power, ranking third in MLB with Taylor Ward leading with 16 home runs and 38 RBI, followed by Logan O'Hoppe with 14 home runs and 30 RBI. Mike Trout, who recently returned from injury, has been a strong addition to the lineup, hitting .571 with five RBI in the last four games. The team currently holds a power ranking of 21, ranking 21st in offense (averaging 4.05 runs per game), 24th in defense (allowing an average of 5.03 runs per game), and has a season record of 27-32.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox have struggled recently, losing eight of their last 10 games, with many losses by one run or in extra innings. Despite this, the team is looking to turn things around with Lucas Giolito set to pitch on Wednesday. While Giolito has had some strong outings recently, his overall numbers for the season are not particularly impressive. The Red Sox offense, however, ranks highly in several categories and is led by players like Rafael Devers, Wilyer Abreu, and Alex Bregman. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 24 and a record of 29-33. In their last three matchups, the Los Angeles team emerged victorious twice.

Inconsistent Performance by Lucas Giolito Gives Los Angeles Angels Edge for Sweep

Lucas Giolito's performance this season has been inconsistent, particularly at home where he has posted a 7.36 ERA in three starts. In contrast, Jose Soriano has excelled on the road, boasting a 1.83 ERA in three day-time starts. Considering Giolito's struggles as a favorite, I believe the Los Angeles Angels are in a favorable position to complete a sweep at the current price.

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