Detroit Tigers (68-67) vs Boston Red Sox (69-63)
Friday, August 30, 2024 at 6:40 pm
The Tigers dropped the final game vs. LAA on Thursday but they had their opportunities with eight hits and a few walks for 8 at-bats with RISP. Detroit couldn't cash in on Thursday but the Tigers have been playing great baseball as of late as they are just 5 games out of the WC spot in the AL and are a game over .500 now. Boston's offense has been strong this season but recently the Sox are starting to struggle with five of their last seven games ending with three or fewer runs scored. Mize returns to the MLB mound and while he was not great at the MLB level earlier in the year, he pitched well in rehab and was starting to miss bats again. The Red Sox have dropped Houck's last seven starts as he has not been in the best form, conceding six earned in his most recent start. The Tigers' pen has improved in August with the 12th-best xFIP and a sub-3.00 ERA, compared to the Sox who are ranked 23rd in xFIP and have an ERA just below 6.00 in the pen in August. I will roll with the home dog at plus money here.