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Boston Red Sox Struggle as Kutter Crawford Faces Uphill Battle, Rangers Favored on Moneyline for Tuesday's Game

The Texas Rangers are set to face the Boston Red Sox on the road in the second game of a three-game series on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. ET. Jose Urena with an ERA of 3.74 is slated to start for the Rangers, while Kutter Crawford with an ERA of 4.11 will take the mound for the Red Sox. Despite Boston being the betting favorite with an opening line of -135, there has been no movement in the line as of yet. Stay tuned for the outcome of Monday's game to see how it may impact Tuesday's matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +124 | Red Sox -135
• Spread: Rangers 0 (-160) | Red Sox -1.5 (+139)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 57%.

Texas vs Boston Stats

Texas Rangers

Texas enters the series with Boston with a record of 55-63 and is currently in third place in the AL West. The Rangers recently won the series opener against New York but unfortunately lost the next two games to lose the series. Texas has a team slash line of .239/.308/.381, ranking 20th, 21st, and 21st in these categories in the MLB. On the road, their slash line is .239/.305/.363. Some notable batting averages against specific pitchers include Crawford, Seager (4-for-8), Semien (.300 in 10 ABs), Tavares (.333 in 6 ABs), Lowe (.250 in 8 ABs), and Heim (.200 in 5 ABs. The Rangers will have right-hander Jose Urena on the mound, who holds a record of 3-7 with a 3.74 ERA. In his last start, Urena went four innings allowing two runs against the Astros. Against Boston, Urena is 0-2 with a 5.56 ERA in his career. On the road, Urena is 1-5 with a 4.97 ERA. The team's overall ERA is 4.29, ranking 22nd in the league. With a power ranking of 25, Texas is ranked 20th in offense (scoring an average of 4.22 runs per game) and 18th in defense (allowing an average of 4.44 runs against them per game).

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox currently have a record of 61-55, placing them third in the AL East and three games out of a Wild Card spot. They are on a four-game losing streak after being swept by the Astros and are set to start Kutter Crawford, who has a 7-9 record with a 4.11 ERA. The team has a collective ERA of 4.10, ranking 17th in the league. Offensively, the Red Sox have been performing well, with a slash line of .260/.327/.441, ranking fourth, fifth, and third in the majors. In their upcoming game, some players have had success against the opposing pitcher Urena, including Abreu, Wong, and Devers. The Red Sox have a power ranking of 23, with the offense ranking fourth and defense ranking 24th, scoring an average of 4.97 runs per game and allowing 4.71 runs per game. In their recent matchups against Texas, Boston lost two out of three games.

Boston Red Sox Face Uphill Battle as Kutter Crawford Struggles, Favor Rangers on Moneyline

At this juncture, Boston is facing challenges as the Red Sox contend for a playoff berth, with Kutter Crawford experiencing difficulties in recent outings. Consequently, I am inclined to favor the Rangers on the moneyline in this matchup. Despite occasional inconsistency, Texas' lineup has the potential to put pressure on Crawford. On the other hand, Urena has demonstrated consistent performance this season, suggesting the ability to contain Boston's offense and propel Texas to victory. With these factors in mind, it is advisable to consider taking the Rangers on the moneyline for this game.

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