A series opener between the Boston Red Sox (63-68) and Texas Rangers (58-71) is on deck Thursday at 7:10 PM ET, at Fenway Park.
The Rangers (+140 underdog on the moneyline to win) visit the Red Sox (-165). The Boston Red Sox will hand the ball to Rich Hill (6-5, 4.32 ERA), who is looking for win No. 7 on the season, and the Rangers will turn to Glenn Otto (6-8, 4.79 ERA).
The Red Sox were vicotrious 6-5 over the Twins yesterday in their last game. Xander Bogaerts finished 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and five RBI to lead them offensively while Michael Wacha was picked up the victory after throwing six innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits while striking out seven.
The Rangers were handed a 5-3 loss to the Astros yesterday. Nate Lowe (2-for-2 with a double and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Martin Perez took the loss on the mound after going five innings, giving up five earned runs on nine hits while striking out five.