BATTLE IN THE AL EAST
(MLB) Tampa Bay vs. Boston,
Money Line: 110.00 Tampa Bay (Away)
Result: Loss
The Rays are arguably playing their best baseball at the moment. They are 8-2 in their last 10 and have won six in a row. Their pitchers have been getting the job done on the mound. They have held their opposition to 2 runs or fewer 8 times in the last 2 weeks. get the job done over the last 2 weeks, and they will face a pitcher in Wacha that they were able to beat earlier in the year. Boston has been inconsistent all season and comes into this game five games under 500. Boston will turn to Michael Wacha for today's start. He has posted a 2.28 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP and an 8-1 record. The Rays will start JT Chargois on the mound and will have a bullpen game tonight. He has made 3 appearances and has a .75 WHIP. The Rays have been able to hit off Wachs this season. Ray's pitching has been dominant over the last two weeks and should be able to have another good outing against a weak-hitting Boston lineup. Tampa Bay is 8-2 against the Red Sox this season. Boston may have an edge with the starters, but Wacha has not pitched well against the Rays and the Rays staff has been almost unhittable.

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