The Boston Red Sox (5-2) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Angels (4-2) on Friday, April 5th. This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim and televised on MLBN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. First pitch is set for 9:38 ET.
Red Sox vs Angels
The Red Sox Are Coming Off A Win
In the series finale, the Red Sox defeated the A’s 1-0. Boston was favored at -169 on the money line. The Red Sox had 10 hits, but only managed one run. The A’s had eight hits and were shut out.
On the mound, Nick Pivetta went five innings, giving up five hits and no earned runs. Jarren Duran had a big day at the plate, going 4/4. Kenley Jansen picked up the save.
Kutter Crawford Gets The Start For The Red Sox
Kutter Crawford is on the mound for the Red Sox as they take on the Angels. Crawford is coming off a strong start against the Mariners, where he went 6 innings, allowing just 1 run and striking out 7. He gave up 3 hits and 1 walk in that outing.
Red Sox Offense Breakdown
Our model is projecting a strong offensive performance from the Red Sox today, with Rafael Devers leading the way. Devers has the 6th highest home run projection in today’s slate of games and his total hits projection is 11th best in the league. Tyler O’Neill is also expected to have a good game, as his home run projection is 11th best in the league. If you’re looking for a longshot, Jarren Duran’s total hits projection is 20th best in the league.
The Angels Are Coming Off A Win
Los Angeles Angels defeated the Miami Marlins by a score of 10-2. The Angels were able to score two runs in the first and third innings, and then three runs in the seventh inning to put the game out of reach.
Patrick Sandoval got the start for the Angels, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs. Taylor Ward led the way for the Angels, going 3/5 with a home run and two RBIs.
Griffin Canning Gets The Start For The Angels
Griffin Canning and the Angels are taking on the Red Sox today. Canning is coming off a loss in his first start of the season, where he went 5 innings, giving up 5 runs on 7 hits. He did strike out 7 batters in that outing.
Angels Offense Breakdown
For the Angels, we have Mike Trout with the 3rd highest total hits projection on the team and the top home run projection. His home run projection is 7th best in the league today. Miguel Sanó is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections and 13th in the league. Anthony Rendon has the highest total hits projection on the team and his total hits projection is 22nd in the league. Taylor Ward is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits and 4th in terms of home run projections.
Red Sox vs Angels Prediction
Our predictions for this Red Sox vs. Angels matchup have the Angels coming out on top by a score of 6-5. Given that they are at home and have a better payout, we recommend taking the Angels on the money line at -114.
Looking at the starting pitchers, both Kutter Crawford and Griffin Canning have similar strikeout projections, with both being predicted to finish with six K’s. However, Canning has a better projected ERA, and we have him finishing with nine strikeouts.
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Last updated:April 5, 2024 Angels, Red Sox