Boston has lost six straight, five by at least two runs. Seattle is 12-4 the last 16. Boston has lost seven straight Workman starts, the last six he was involved in the decision. On the other hand Seattle has won five straight with Chris Young who has an ERA and WHIP of 2.45 and 1.06 in that span.

In their last five games Seattle has a slugging percentage edge of .061 over Boston. Boston is 7-19 home to teams with a winning record.