The Boston Red Sox head out west on Thursday to play the Seattle Mariners in the first game of a four-game series.
The Red Sox won their second straight game on Tuesday beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 to move into a tie at the top of the American League East with the New York Yankees. Andrew Benintendi and Rafael Devers both hit home runs to lead the offensive attack in Boston’s win on Tuesday.
The Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 on Tuesday thanks to two home runs apiece by Ryon Healy and Mitch Haniger. Seattle has won three straight and 10 of its last 12 overall and sits atop the American League West by a half game over Houston and 6 ½ games over the third place Angels.
Mookie Betts leads the Red Sox with a .354 batting average. J.D. Martinez leads the Red Sox with 21 home runs, 54 RBIs and 76 hits. Boston has a team batting average of .262 while opposing hitters are averaging .229 at the plate against Red Sox pitching. On Thursday, the Red Sox will send David Price to the mound. The left-hander this season is 7-4 with an ERA of 4.00, 72 KS and 30 BBs.
Jean Segura leads the Mariners with a .342 batting average and a team high 92 hits. Mitch Haniger leads the Mariners with 15 home runs and 50 RBIs. Seattle has a team batting average of .259 while opposing hitters are averaging .242 at the plate against Mariners pitching. On Thursday, the Mariners will send Felix Hernandez to the mound. The right-hander this season is 6-5 with an ERA of 5.70, 64 Ks and 30 BBs.
