The set-up: Boston lost two of three to the Jays over the weekend, meaning it won't be taking anything for granted here vs. the lowly White Sox. I think the home side comes in focused on the task at hand and I look for it to deliver the goods once it's all said and done. The White Sox go with Lucas Giolto, while the home side goes with Eduardo Rodriguez.

The pitchers: Giolito (10-2, 2.74 ERA) is 0-0 with a 3.18 ERA in his career vs. the Red Sox, earning a no-decision vs. Boston on May 2nd, allowing three runs off seven hits over five frames.

Rodriguez (8-4, 4.71) leads the teams in win after giving up four runs with nine K's in a win over the Twins on Wednesday. Note that he's 2-0 with a 2.66 ERA in four career starts vs. the White Sox.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but the White Sox are still a terrible 11-17 this year vs. clubs with winning records, while the Red Sox are 24-12 vs. teams with losing records. Giolito is starting to show signs of slowing down after his torrid start, which doesn't bode well facing this now hungry and focused Boston team. Lay the price.

Boston Red Sox

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