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Boston Red Sox poised for victory against struggling Arizona Diamondbacks

On Saturday afternoon, the Arizona Diamondbacks will face off against the Boston Red Sox in the second game of their series at Fenway Park. Zac Gallen will be starting for the Diamondbacks, while Kutter Crawford will take the mound for the Red Sox. The Red Sox are favored to win, with the game set for 4:10 PM Eastern time. The previous series between these two teams saw the Red Sox winning two out of three games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +106 | Red Sox -117
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-194) | Red Sox -1.5 (+167)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 54%.

Arizona vs Boston Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks swept the Miami Marlins in a high-scoring series finale, with left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leading the offense with four RBIs, including a go-ahead three-run double. Jake McCarthy and Geraldo Perdomo also contributed with home runs. Starter Jordan Montgomery had a solid performance, pitching 5.2 innings. Justin Martinez closed the game to earn his fifth save of the season. The Diamondbacks have been performing well offensively, scoring seven runs or more in three of their last four games. Injuries have affected the team, with key players such as Ketel Marte, Christian Walker, and Gabriel Moreno on the IL. Despite ranking 1 in offense, their defense ranks #23, with a record of 72-56 this season. Saturday will see Zac Gallen's first appearance against the Red Sox, with a record of 0-1 and a 5.51 ERA in his last three games.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox have been performing well lately, winning four of their last six games, including a recent 4-1 victory over the Astros. Rookies Ceddanne Rafaela and David Hamilton helped lead the team to victory by driving in three combined runs. Starter Cooper Criswell had a solid performance, pitching 4.2 innings and allowing just one run. Boston's relief pitchers held Houston scoreless for 4.1 innings, with Chris Martin earning his first save of the season. Despite some strikeouts, the Red Sox offense has been strong, scoring four or more runs in five of their last six games. There are no significant injuries reported for Saturday's game. The Red Sox currently have a power ranking of 17 and rank fourth in offense, averaging 4.98 runs per game. Defensively, they rank 25th, giving up an average of 4.76 runs per game. Overall, the Red Sox have a record of 67-59. In their previous matchup, the Diamondbacks won two out of three games against the Red Sox.络

Boston Red Sox poised for victory against struggling Arizona Diamondbacks

The Boston Red Sox have been performing exceptionally well at Fenway Park as of late, winning two out of their last three series and consistently scoring five runs or more for the past three games. The team has maintained an impressive .284 batting average over the course of their last 15 games played at Fenway, indicating a strong offensive presence. With their second-ranked slugging percentage in the league, the Red Sox are likely to continue hitting the ball hard and adding to their total through home runs.

On the other hand, the Arizona Diamondbacks' pitching staff has struggled on the road, with a 4.77 ERA in their previous 10 games. In addition, the Red Sox have a history of success against the Diamondbacks, winning two out of three during their last encounter in Arizona. Furthermore, Diamondbacks pitcher Gallen has been struggling on the road this season, with a 4.69 ERA and 1.46 WHIP.

Considering Arizona's absence of key players due to injuries and the statistical advantages favoring the Red Sox, it is reasonable to predict a successful home victory for Boston. Therefore, the recommendation is to support the Boston Red Sox for a win on Saturday.

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