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Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox
The Washington Nationals and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Fenway Park.
The Nationals will give the ball to starter Jake Irvin in this one. Right hander Irvin is 2-3 this season with a 3.72 ERA.
It'll be Cooper Criswell toeing the rubber for the Red Sox in this contest. Right hander Criswell is 2-1 with a 1.74 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Red Sox as -154-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.
Boston lost its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Nationals on May 10. Bettors who backed the Nationals at 176 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Washington was a 5-1 winner in its last match on the road against the Red Sox. They won as +176 underdogs, while the total score of 6 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 19-18 SU
Boston:
Team record: 19-19 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Next up:
Washington at Boston Sunday, May 12