On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the St. Louis Cardinals (18-25) hosting the Boston Red Sox (22-21) at 8:15 PM ET.
The Red Sox (-114 moneyline odds to win) and the Cardinals (-105) will take the field in an expected close contest. The Boston Red Sox will hand the ball to Brayan Bello (4-1, 3.13 ERA), who is looking for win No. 5 on the season, and the Cardinals will counter with Kyle Gibson (2-2, 3.67 ERA).
The Red Sox lost 4-3 against the Rays Friday, with Tanner Houck getting credited with the loss. He threw 5 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out seven. Jarren Duran went 2-for-3 with two doubles to lead the Red Sox offensively.