Guardians Look to Snap Three-Game Skid Against Red Sox: July 26 Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians (48-47) face the Boston Red Sox (49-48) in game two of their four-game series at Fenway Park, with first pitch at 7:10 pm ET. The Guardians look to snap a three-game losing streak after falling 3-1 in the series opener.
Betting Lines:
- Red Sox: -142 (Favorites)
- Guardians: +120
- Run line: Cleveland +1.5 (-152)
- Over/Under: 10.5 runs
Pitching Matchup:
- Cleveland: Bryan Shaw (4-2, 5.29 ERA, 1.38 WHIP)
- Boston: Josh Winckowski (3-4, 4.38 ERA, 1.43 WHIP)
Key Stats:
- Guardians averaging 4.39 runs per game (16th in MLB)
- Red Sox averaging 4.58 runs per game (11th in MLB)
- Red Sox are 24-23 at home this season
Notable Performers:
- Jose Ramirez (CLE): .289/.364/.569, 19 HR, 79 RBI
- Andres Gimenez (CLE): .304/.362/.491, 11 HR, 45 RBI
- Trevor Story (BOS): .221/.289/.423, 15 HR, 58 RBI
The Guardians need their offense to step up after stranding 18 runners in the series opener. Cleveland sits 3.5 games behind Minnesota in the AL Central, while Boston remains in Wild Card contention despite an inconsistent season.
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Game time: 7:10 PM ET at Fenway Park TV: NESN, Bally Sports Great Lakes