Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox 6/9/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Houston Astros play the second game of a three-game series on the road Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Houston improved to 33-26 on Sunday with a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Astros were off Monday before visiting Fenway Park Tuesday to open the series with the Red Sox. The Astros are second in the American League West one game behind the first place Oakland Athletic.

Yuli Gurriel is batting .325 to lead Houston and the first baseman has team highs in RBIs with 41, hits with 64 and on-base percentage at .397. Left fielder Kyle Tucker is the leader in home runs with 11, while Houston as a team has hit 68 home runs in 59 games. On Wednesday, Houston will send Jake Odorizzi to the mound. The right-hander is 0-3 with an ERA of 7.16, 17 Ks and 7 BBs.

Boston improved to 37-23 following a 5-3 victory on Monday over the Miami Marlins. Christian Arroyo had a single to knock in two runs during the fourth inning to help give the Red Sox their fifth consecutive victory. Boston is second in the American League East a half-game behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox continue to produce well at the plate as Boston is third in baseball in team batting average and has scored the fourth most runs.

Xander Bogaerts is batting .321 to lead Boston and the shortstop has a team high 69 hits. Third baseman Rafael Devers is the leader in home runs with 15 and RBIs with 48, while left fielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez is the leader in on-base percentage at .389. On Wednesday, Boston will send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound. The right-hander is 7-2 with an ERA of 3.78, 65 Ks and 14 BBs.