Milwaukee Brewers vs. Boston Red Sox: Preview, Predictions and Picks for May 24, 2024

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May 24, 2024 6:15 AM
This Friday, May 24th, the Boston Red Sox, struggling at home with a 10-13 record, welcome the Milwaukee Brewers to Fenway Park for a 7:10 PM showdown. The Brewers, sporting a solid 28-21 overall record and 16-12 on the road, look to capitalize on the Red Sox's home woes. Can the Red Sox turn it around in front of their home crowd, or will the Brewers continue their strong road performance?
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Brewers vs Red Sox starting pitchers

  • Kutter Crawford for Boston Red Sox
  • Bryse Wilson for Milwaukee Brewers

Brewers vs Red Sox statistics

Stat Brewers Red Sox
Hits 427 (8th) 417 (12th)
Batting Average .254 (6th) .243 (14th)
Runs Batted In 232 (Tied-5th) 217 (12th)
Runs 244 (Tied-5th) 225 (12th)
Home Runs 59 (Tied-7th) 55 (10th)
Walks 178 (6th) 155 (Tied-19th)
Stolen Bases 65 (3rd) 41 (10th)
Strikeouts 440 (10th) 486 (3rd)
Pitches 7472 (11th) 7409 (14th)

Boston Red Sox recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/22/24 @ Tampa Bay Rays W 8-5
5/21/24 @ Tampa Bay Rays W 5-2
5/20/24 @ Tampa Bay Rays W 5-0
5/19/24 @ St. Louis Cardinals W 11-3
5/18/24 @ St. Louis Cardinals L 7-2

Milwaukee Brewers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/22/24 @ Miami Marlins L 1-0
5/21/24 @ Miami Marlins W 7-5
5/20/24 @ Miami Marlins L 3-2 F/10
5/19/24 @ Houston Astros L 9-4
5/18/24 @ Houston Astros W 4-2

Brewers vs Red Sox predictions

As the Milwaukee Brewers prepare to take on the Boston Red Sox, I'm expecting big things from their star players. Willy Adames is due for a big game, and I think he'll come through with at least two hits and an RBI. Christian Yelich is always a threat, and I predict he'll smack a home run and drive in two runs. Meanwhile, William Contreras has been hot lately, and I think he'll continue his streak with a multi-hit game and a run scored.

On the other side, the Boston Red Sox have some heavy hitters of their own. Rafael Devers is a force to be reckoned with, and I think he'll come through with a home run and two RBIs. Jarren Duran is another player who's been on fire lately, and I predict he'll score at least two runs and steal a base. Don't count out Tyler O'Neill, either - I think he'll drive in a run and reach base at least twice. With their potent offense, the Red Sox are always a threat to put up a big number on the scoreboard.

When it's all said and done, I think the Boston Red Sox will come out on top in this one. Their offense is just too potent, and I think they'll be able to outscore the Brewers. Kutter Crawford is a solid starter for the Red Sox, and I think he'll do just enough to keep his team ahead. In the end, I'm predicting a 6-4 Red Sox victory. The Brewers will put up a fight, but ultimately come up just short.

Boston Red Sox injuries

  • Mikey Romero (SS): Day-To-Day
  • Garrett Cooper (1B): Day-To-Day
  • Isaiah Campbell (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Bryan Mata (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Cutter Coffey (3B): Day-To-Day

Milwaukee Brewers injuries

  • Logan Blake Henderson (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Rhys Hoskins (1B): 10-Day-IL
  • Brian Navarreto (C): Day-To-Day
  • Christian Arroyo (2B): Day-To-Day
  • Hedbert Perez (LF): Day-To-Day

Brewers vs Red Sox game info

Venue Fenway Park
Location Boston, Massachusetts
First pitch Fri 7:10 PM
Temperature 63°
Chance of Rain 0%

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