On May 7th, the Boston Red Sox will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams have had a strong start to the season, with the Red Sox currently sitting at the top of the American League East and the Phillies in second place in the National League East. Let’s take a closer look at this matchup and what we can expect from both teams.
Starting Pitchers
The starting pitchers for this game are expected to be Nick Pivetta for the Red Sox and Vince Velasquez for the Phillies. Pivetta has had a solid start to the season, with a 3-0 record and a 2.81 ERA. He has struck out 28 batters in 25.2 innings pitched and has only allowed six walks. Velasquez, on the other hand, has struggled a bit, with a 1-0 record and a 5.40 ERA. He has struck out 23 batters in 21.2 innings pitched but has also allowed 10 walks.
Offense
Both teams have strong offenses, with the Red Sox averaging 5.1 runs per game and the Phillies averaging 4.3 runs per game. The Red Sox are led by J.D. Martinez, who is hitting .333 with six home runs and 22 RBIs. Xander Bogaerts is also having a strong season, hitting .352 with six home runs and 20 RBIs. The Phillies are led by Bryce Harper, who is hitting .333 with six home runs and 14 RBIs. Rhys Hoskins is also having a solid season, hitting .263 with seven home runs and 16 RBIs.
Betting Odds
As of now, the Red Sox are favored to win this game, with odds of -135. The Phillies are the underdogs, with odds of +115. The over/under for the game is set at 9 runs.
Final Thoughts
This matchup between the Red Sox and Phillies should be a close one, with both teams having strong offenses. The starting pitching matchup favors the Red Sox, but anything can happen in baseball. If you’re looking to bet on this game, the Red Sox are the safer bet, but the Phillies could pull off an upset. Either way, it should be an exciting game to watch.
