Defying the odds and expert predictions, the Boston Red Sox have won the AL Wild Card game, the ALDS, and are now set to play in the American League Championship Series.
The Sox are only four wins away from going to the World Series one year after finishing at the bottom of the division barrel, though first-to-worst (and back again) is a common theme for this franchise over the last two decades.
Can they triumph over the Astros a la 2018, or will their postseason end here, a la 2017?
What Time is the Red Sox Game Today?
First pitch today is scheduled for 8:07 PM ET.
What Channel is the Red Sox Game on Today?
Today’s Red Sox game is available on FOX and MLB.TV (blackout restrictions may apply).
Red Sox vs Astros Odds Today
The Astros are favored on the moneyline -135 (bet $135 to win $100) to the Red Sox +125 (bet $100 to win $125).
The spread has Boston +1.5 at -160 (bet $160 to win $100) and Houston -1.5 at +140 (bet $100 to win $140).
If you’re into betting on runs, the over/under for the series opener is 8, with the over -120 (bet $120 to win $100) and the under an even +100 (bet $100, keep it).
Red Sox Pitcher Today: Chris Sale
Chris Sale will take the mound for the first game of the series, which came as a bit of a surprise, given that Alex Cora was mentioning his name and ‘bullpen’ in the same sentence as recently as Wednesday.
Instead, Sale will open the series, followed by Nathan Eovaldi in Game 2.
You can read the full pitching breakdowns here:
Red Sox Starting Lineup
Check back later for today’s lineup!
Red Sox vs Astros Prediction Today
With the way the Sox and Cora are talking about Sale, it feels like it’s his turn to have a good postseason game. He’s never really had one as a starter and has even struggled in relief.
However, the Red Sox’ offensive numbers at Minute Maid this year are abysmal: .189/.252/.303 with a .555 OPS compared to .281/.350/.481 with a .831 OPS at Fenway. Hard to hit there when you don’t know what’s coming…
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