This is a 10* play on BOSTON

The Red Sox took two in Colorado earlier this week, but simply cannot afford to slow down as their chances of returning to the postseason remain tenuous at best. Still 5.5 games out, the reigning World Series Champs have improved their position by winning 9 of 12, but they still need to jump at least two teams. A weekend stay in Los Angeles should be to the Red Sox liking as they traditionally have had their way with the Angels. They haven't visited Anaheim since April of last season, but swept that series and were 6-0 against the Angels overall in 2018. The teams split a four-game series at Fenway Park earlier this month, but Boston dominated in its two wins, one of them coming by a score of 16-4. We can't see anyone making a case for Jose Suarez, who starts for the Angels tonight, having a good outing here. Not only is he 0-3 in his previous three starts, he has a 9.23 ERA and 2.13 WHIP to boot! The Red Sox go with Eovaldi, who is making just his third start since April. A big key for the Red Sox here is their play on the road, which has resulted in a 38-28 record and 5.7 runs/game. That should be enough for Eovaldi as the Angels were just shut out on Wednesday and have only 19 hits in the last four games. Play on BOSTON

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