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by Edgar Jibran | in MLB Picks
This Friday brings MLB doubleheaders, so this weekend could be one of the most entertaining of the regular season. In this regard, two teams in a doubleheader will be the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox, teams that have already determined their futures this season.
On the one hand, the Chicago Cubs have already clinched a Wild Card spot in the National League, so this last series against the Red Sox should help Craig Counsell find a stellar lineup to face the most competitive teams in the National League during the playoffs. With that objective in mind, choosing David Peterson to start the second game against the Red Sox looks like a wise decision, as that will allow Peterson to keep a good pitching pace after three games without allowing more than one earned run.
On the other hand, the Boston Red Sox appear to share the same vision as the Cubs; however, the stats show that only three pitchers on the roster were truly competitive this season in terms of strikeouts. Given that, Brayan Bello is expected to take advantage of this second game against the Cubs to ratify that he will be one of the Red Sox’s main openers during the playoffs.
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Boston Red Sox - Chicago Cubs Key Points
- The Chicago Cubs saw David Peterson record four or more strikeouts in his last six games started.
- The Boston Red Sox have seen an exponential improvement from Brayan Bello in strikeouts, as he recorded 7 or more in his last two starts.
- The Chicago Cubs will most likely face the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card round, so taking them down from the fourth seed would boost the Cubs’ motivation.
- The Boston Red Sox don’t have any hitter who has recorded at least 30 home runs this season, so they cannot be considered real contenders for the World Series Championship.
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Our Boston Red Sox vs Chicago Cubs Prediction
These teams are two of the most competitive in the league; however, the Chicago Cubs have been more consistent, thanks to their outstanding pitching. Despite this, the odds don’t suggest any of these teams as favorites to win this second game of the series.
In conclusion, both teams show a strong willingness to win the series; however, the Red Sox are likely to play at a slower pace, as facing the Yankees in the playoffs will require them to save energy. Therefore, the pick for the Chicago Cubs – Boston Red Sox is: CHI Cubs ML!
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