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Gambling911.com takes a look at the Red Sox vs. Astros Series hot trends for the period beginning May 24, 2019.
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About This Series
These teams have mostly split wins and losses over their last ten games. Four of the last five games have resulted in 7 or fewer runs scored, though there were a number of OVER games prior to those.
Recent Performance
Boston continues to play like a .500 team while Houston has been stellar this season. The Astros have allowed opponents to score more than 4 runs in one of their last ten games.
Saturday Starting Pitcher Matchup
PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH David Price (2-2, 3.29 ERA) vs. Astros RH Brad Peacock (5-2, 3.59)
Price returned from a stint on the injured list due to elbow issues to defeat Toronto on Monday. The 33-year-old gave up two unearned runs and three hits over five innings and was removed after 67 pitches. Price is 6-2 with a 2.94 ERA in 12 career regular-season appearances (10 starts) against the Astros and has enjoyed success against Josh Reddick (0-for-11) and George Springer (5-for-24, one homer, 14 strikeouts).
Peacock has won three straight starts, allowing one run and eight hits with 24 strikeouts in 17 innings during that stretch. The 31-year-old gave up two hits over five scoreless frames against the Chicago White Sox in his last turn, registering nine strikeouts without issuing a walk. Peacock is 1-2 with an 8.36 ERA in five career appearances (four starts) versus Houston and has struggled with Steve Pearce (4-for-7, one homer).
- Mary Montgomery, Gambling911.com
