This is an 8* play on BOSTON

Needless to say, the Red Sox won't be the most popular ticket in Boston on Thursday. In fact, the start time of this game at Fenway Park was moved up because of the Bruins hosting Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals tonight. While Bostonians obviously care more about winning that game (would be the city's third straight pro sports championship following the Red Sox and Patriots), the reigning World Series Champs need to stop the bleeding here against a Texas team that's beaten them each of the last two days. Rick Porcello is charged with the task and we'll back him, especially at the going price. The Red Sox have actually dropped four in a row overall, but before losing last night, they'd been 13-4 the L3 seasons when off three straight losses. The start time being moved to 4:05 ET is actually a benefit to the home team as they are 73-46 in day games since 2017. Texas goes with Lance Lynn, who has been on a bit of a roll, but the Rangers are still 4-12 the last 16 games vs. the Red Sox and 2-7 their last nine here in Fenway. Play on BOSTON

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