Carlos Carrasco (14-12, 3.63 ERA) and the Cleveland Indians (0-1) meet Clay Buchholz (7-7, 3.26 ERA) and the Boston Red Sox (1-0) in the second of a three-game series at Progressive Field. The Red Sox won the last game 6-2, and Boston leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 6:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Apr. 6 and can be seen on STOh and NESN.
Carrasco will take the hill after recording 183.2 innings last year, wrapping up the season with a 14-12 record, 3.63 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 216 strikeouts. Francisco Lindor (.500 ) continued his strong start to the season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run. Buchholz is on the mound for the Red Sox. He pitched 113.1 innings last season, going 7-7 with a 3.26 ERA 1.21 WHIP, and two strikeouts. David Ortiz (.500 ) has been hitting the ball well to start the season for the Red Sox, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
The odds for Cleveland and Boston are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now.
The only other game between the two teams went Boston’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – BOS
