The Phillies and Red Sox have split the series so far. Both teams can put up offense, as noted in the huge totals (29 runs scored) in the last two games. Boston has been very successful at home, and strong against right- handed pitching.

Boston is 12-5 with Pivetta on the mound. In his last three starts, he is 2-1 with an ERA of 3.00.

Nola has been very uneven in a disappointing 2021 season. He has scattered the odd good start among poor ones. He has struggled on the road and his ERA has ballooned to 6.19 over his last 3 starts. A stat of note: the Phillies are 14-28 after a win while the Sox are 19-14 after a loss.

My wager

The Boys from Beantown will bounce back. Take the Red Sox to win.