David Price (14-8, 3.92 ERA), attemping to pick up his 200th strikeout of the season, is on the hill for the Boston Red Sox (77-61) as they square off against Jarred Cosart (0-2, 5.14 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (57-81) in the last of a three-game series at Petco Park. The Red Sox won the last game 5-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 9:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sep. 7 and can be seen on NESN and FSSD.
Cosart pitched 4.1 innings in his most recent start, surrendering seven runs, striking out one and walking three in a 9-6 defeat to the Braves. Yangervis Solarte (.278, 49 Rs, 15 HRs, 58 RBIs, 1 SB) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 4. Price went 7.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out seven and walking three in a 16-2 win over the Athletics in his last outing. Mookie Betts (.317, 104 Rs, 30 HRs, 100 RBIs, 21 SBs) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 5 yesterday with one run.
Notes
Having scored one run in their last game, the Padres are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Red Sox have a 15-2 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Red Sox are 8-37. The Padres have a 14-62 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 18th in home runs, San Diego has hit 156 this season. Boston ranks 11th with 175 home runs.
Ranking 25th, San Diego is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 388 this season. Boston ranks in the top 10 at sixth with 467.
When the Padres hit at least one home run, they are 47-43. When the Red Sox hit at least one homer, they have a 64-41 record.
