Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for August 3, 2024

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Aug 3, 2024 6:12 AM
The Boston Red Sox, fresh off a strong performance from Kolten Wong's 4-hit game, look to extend their series lead against the Texas Rangers on Saturday, August 3rd at 7:05 PM at Globe Life Field. The Red Sox, sitting at 58-50, aim to capitalize on their current momentum against the Rangers, who are struggling with a 52-58 record. Can the Red Sox maintain their road prowess, where they hold a 31-22 record, to take a commanding lead in the series?
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Red Sox vs Rangers starting pitchers

  • Tanner Houck for Boston Red Sox

Red Sox vs Rangers statistics

Stat Red Sox Rangers
Hits 984 (2nd) 884 (16th)
Batting Average .261 (2nd) .239 (20th)
Runs Batted In 513 (Tied-5th) 447 (17th)
Runs 533 (5th) 466 (18th)
Home Runs 134 (Tied-7th) 117 (18th)
Walks 336 (15th) 343 (13th)
Stolen Bases 100 (6th) 58 (23rd)
Strikeouts 1036 (4th) 842 (Tied-24th)
Pitches 16400 (8th) 15729 (23rd)

Texas Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
8/2/24 vs Boston Red Sox L 11-6
7/31/24 @ St. Louis Cardinals L 10-1
7/30/24 @ St. Louis Cardinals L 8-1
7/29/24 @ St. Louis Cardinals W 6-3
7/28/24 @ Toronto Blue Jays L 7-3

Boston Red Sox recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
8/2/24 @ Texas Rangers W 11-6
7/31/24 vs Seattle Mariners W 3-2 F/10
7/30/24 vs Seattle Mariners L 10-6
7/29/24 vs Seattle Mariners W 14-7
7/28/24 vs New York Yankees L 8-2

Red Sox vs Rangers predictions

As the Boston Red Sox gear up to face the Texas Rangers, all eyes will be on Connor Wong after his recent 4-hit spectacle. Wong's been showing promising figures and should continue to be a crucial player in the lineup. Besides Wong, Rafael Devers remains a powerhouse for the Sox, consistently delivering both at the bat and on the field. Given their stats and Devers' knack for RBIs and homers, expect these guys to make significant impacts. Tanner Houck's also slated to pitch, and with his ERA standing strong at 2.79, the Rangers might find runs hard to come by.

Looking at the Texas Rangers, Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia are expected to lead the charge. Seager, with his .279 batting average, brings reliability, while Garcia's power at the plate could spark some crucial plays for the team. However, the Rangers have struggled slightly with consistency this season, and facing a pitcher like Houck could challenge their batting lineup. Their performance in this game will heavily depend on how effectively they can manage their strikeouts and capitalize on any opportunities to score.

Given the current form and statistics, the Boston Red Sox seem to have the upper edge going into this matchup. Their stronger batting stats and Houck’s prowess on the mound make them likely favorites. Unless the Rangers can dramatically turn the tide with some unexpected heroics from Seager or Garcia, expect the Red Sox to make the most of this encounter. As always, baseball can be unpredictable, but Boston's solid performance so far gives them a promising outlook for this game.

Texas Rangers injuries

  • Avery Weems (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Carson Coleman (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Tyler Mahle (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Max Scherzer (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Cole Winn (RP): 60-Day-IL

Boston Red Sox injuries

  • Triston Casas (1B): 60-Day-IL
  • Dalton Guthrie (LF): Day-To-Day
  • Chris Martin (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Justin Slaten (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Vaughn Grissom (2B): 10-Day-IL

Red Sox vs Rangers game info

Venue Globe Life Field
Location Arlington, Texas
First pitch Sat 7:05 PM
TV NESN
Temperature 82°
Chance of Rain 25%

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