Thursday, September 26

Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox, 10:05 am
Red Sox

Texas Rangers

The Rangers find themselves 75-82, good for third place in their division. They’re a decent 42-34 at home this season, despite winning only 3 of their last 10 overall. Rougned Odor is their main man offensively, going for 27 home runs and 81 RBI so far. Kolby Allard will pitch here, going 4-1 with a 4.25 ERA this season.

Boston Red Sox

The Brewers are currently third in their division at 82-75. They’re a strong 45-34 on the road, going .500 over their last 10. Rafael Devers is their main man on offence, putting up 31 home runs and an impressive 113 RBI. Rick Porcello will pitch here, going 13-12 with a 5.56 ERA through 168 innings.

Prediction: Red Sox

The season is over for both of these sides, but Boston are clearly the more talented team overall. Their offence has been very effective of late and I think they have enough depth to cause Allard some problems. Porcello has been surprisingly better on the road this season and should contain a top-heavy offence here.  

LA Angels vs Oakland A’s, 12:05 pm
A's

LA Angels

A poor season sees the Angels 4th in their division at 70-86. They are 36-39 at home this season, with just 3 wins in their last 10. Mike Trout continues to dominate offensively, going for 45 home runs and 104 RBI this season. Andrew Heaney is slated to pitch here, going 4-6 with a 5.1 ERA through 90 innings.

Oakland A’s

Oakland now find themselves 2nd in their division at 94-62. They are 42-33 on the road this season, with 8 wins in their last 10 overall. Matt Olson is having another solid season, putting up 35 home runs and 88 RBI so far. Frankie Montas will pitch here, going an impressive 9-2 with a 2.7 ERA through 90 innings.

Prediction: A’s

Ultimately, the A’s are the significantly better side here with much more to play for. They are fighting tooth and nail for a wildcard spot and have been in some excellent recent form. I like the way their offence has been performing of late and expect big days from both Olson and Chapman here. Montas is also providing quality innings as a starter and should contain this one-man offence comfortably.