A series opener between the Los Angeles Angels (7-5) and Boston Red Sox (5-8) is on deck Friday at 7:10 PM ET, at Fenway Park.
Oddsmakers project the Red Sox as a close favorite (-114 moneyline odds) against the Angels (-105). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Boston Red Sox looking to Tanner Houck (2-0), and Patrick Sandoval (1-0) taking the ball for the Los Angeles Angels.
The Red Sox lost 9-3 against the Rays yesterday, with Corey Kluber getting credited with the loss. He threw 4 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on four hits while striking out seven. Justin Turner went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI to lead the Red Sox offensively.
Friday, the Angels took down the Nationals 3-2. Matt Moore was the winning pitcher after throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run.