Boston Red Sox at Washington Nationals odds, picks and prediction
The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals open a three-game series on Friday with a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch at Nationals Park. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez is the projected starting pitcher for Boston. Josh Rogers is a projected starter for the Nationals.
Boston Red Sox play Washington Nationals. Red SO have a 2.93 ERA over their last three starts. Washington Nats have .365 batting average on balls in play.
Allowed 4 walks and 2 home runs in 4 2/3 IP at the Cincinnati Reds in his last start. Has been hit hard but has benefited from a .230 BABIP and a 93.5% left-on-base rate.
Boston Red Sox are playing Washington Nationals.
Boston Red Sox are two games behind the Yankees in the race for the top AL Wildcard slot. The Red Sox lost to the New York Yankees last weekend and to Baltimore Orioles earlier this week. Washington Nationals are struggling and have had an abysmal second half. Boston Red SOX are the lean team in Friday's opener. Back the Red Sox -1.5 (-120) and take the over 9.
