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The Boston Red Sox Look to Continue Hot Streak Against Struggling Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off against the Boston Red Sox in an intraleague battle on Friday, July 25. The Dodgers currently hold a record of 60-43 and are in first place in the National League West, leading by 4.5 games. The Red Sox, on the other hand, are 55-49 and are in the final wild card spot in the American League, holding on by 1.5 games. The Red Sox have been performing well lately, winning 14 of their last 19 games. The Dodgers will have Emmet Sheehan on the mound while the Red Sox will start Brayan Bello. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:10 P.M. EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -120 | Red Sox +105
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Red Sox +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 9.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 55%.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently leading the National League West division with a 60-43 record. They are ahead by 4.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers have a 25-22 record on the road. However, they have lost 11 of their last 15 games. In their most recent game on July 23, they defeated the Twins 4-3. Emmet Sheehan will be starting for the Dodgers against the Red Sox. He has a 1-1 record with a 4.41 ERA in three starts and one relief appearance. In his last game, Sheehan allowed five earned runs in three innings. The Dodgers are hitting .254 this season, ranking fifth in the league in batting average. They have scored the most runs and have hit the second most home runs. However, they are hitting .242 in road games and are struggling offensively in July with a .215 batting average for the month.

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox currently hold a 55-49 overall record and are in third place in the American League East division, trailing the Blue Jays by six games for first place. They have a 32-20 record when playing at home and currently hold the final wild card spot, 1.5 games ahead of the Rangers. Brayan Bello will be starting against the Dodgers on Friday, boasting a 6-4 record with a 3.23 ERA this season. The Red Sox are 9-8 in games when Bello has pitched and have a .252 team batting average, ranking 11th in the league. They have scored the fifth most runs and lead the league in hits. Boston has hit the ninth most home runs but rank third in strikeouts. Their batting averages are .267 at home and .262 in July, with a .270 average against National League opponents.

Red Sox Riding High with Impressive Performance Heading into Matchup Against Struggling Dodgers

The Boston Red Sox have demonstrated impressive performance in their recent games, achieving victory in 14 out of their last 19 matches and securing a place in the wild card spot. Their exceptional performance at home is evident in their 32-20 home record and impressive .267 batting average. Brayan Bello, who boasts a home ERA of 3.20, is poised to lead the Red Sox against the struggling Dodgers lineup, who have suffered 11 losses in their last 15 games and are currently hitting just .215 in July. Emmet Sheehan, with only three starts under his belt, will face a formidable challenge in the Red Sox offense, known for their .270 batting average against National League teams. All signs point to a favorable outcome for the Red Sox, making them a strong selection to cover in the upcoming matchup.

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