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As the playoffs get closer, division leaders are trying to find that combination of players that will pad their pennant leads and get them ready for the playoffs. The Boston Red Sox are engaged in the most contentious battle for a pennant in baseball as they keep going back and forth with the New York Yankees to see who will take the AL East pennant and who will get the AL wild card. With a playoff spot secured either way, the Red Sox look to firm up their starting pitching rotation which has been plagued by injuries and inconsistencies this season. The Red Sox came out of their series with the Yankees with the lead in the AL East pennant race, but the margin is slim and the Red Sox saw pitching problems from starters like Josh Beckett that may have the team scrambling a little to find middle relief that can hold up in the playoffs.
The Rangers looked like it may be overtaken by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for a little while there. But recent MLB baseball betting scores have allowed the Rangers to run up a three and a half game lead in the AL West. The Rangers are also trying to find that starting pitching combination that works as they enter this playoff tournament without a proven winner such as Cliff Lee. This Rangers team was good enough to dominate the regular season last year, but it needed Lee to get to the World Series. Without a pitcher like Lee, it could be a short playoff run for the Texas Rangers.
Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox have put up some of the most lopsided MLB baseball scores of the season. Fewer teams have had more double-digit runs scored in a single game than the Red Sox this season. When the Red Sox offense is on, it can beat any pitching staff in baseball. But the Red Sox starting pitching rotation has not been able to stand up so well. Injuries and inconsistencies have forced the Red Sox to rely on its offense rather than pitching to win games. As the team gets ready for the playoffs, there are still concerns about the pitching and hopes that issues can get straightened out before the playoffs begin. A good example of that search for starting pitching happens when Andrew Miller gets the start in this game in his attempt to crack the starting rotation for the playoffs.
Texas Rangers
Derek Holland takes the mound for the Rangers in this game. While Holland is 12-5 on the season, his 4.30 ERA prevents him from being an elite pitcher. The betonline.com reviews for Holland’s most recent start are very positive. On August 26th, Holland pitched six and two-thirds and gave up one run in a win over the Angels. In his last 10 starts, Holland is 6-1 with a 3.06 ERA. He can be effective when he wants to be.
The Bottom Line
Texas is known for its bass fishing, college football and hot weather. Even after a World Series appearance, the Rangers are still not much of a headline-grabber in Texas. The Red Sox are kings in Boston, and they should be able to put more distance between themselves and the Yankees with a win here.
Pick: Boston Red Sox
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