The set-up: Red Sox' ace Chris Sale has been anything but an ace so far for Boston. But Sale has looked better of late and I think he'll finally punch one into the win column here. The visitors counter with Tyler Glasnow. After Saturday's 2-1 loss, look for the Red Sox to respond here.

The pitchers: Sale is 0-4 with a 7.43 ERA thus far. Clearly its been the most difficult stretch of his career. But Sale's fast ball was finally reaching upwards of 95 MPH in his last start. Also note that he's 9-4 with a 2.96 ERA in 18 career appearances vs. the Rays, including going 1-0 with a 0.66 ERA in two starts last year.

Glasnow is 4-0 with a 1.53 ERA so far. It's difficult to say too many negative things about Glasnow, as he's playing extremely well right now. I just think he's in the wrong place in the wrong time in this one.

The pick: Note though that Glasnow is however 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in two career starts vs. Boston. Look for Glasnow to finally take a step back and for the Red Sox to give Sale more than enough production to earn his first victory.

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