Los Angeles Angels vs Boston Red Sox Prediction: Another low scoring game

The third game of this series between the Los Angeles Angels and the Boston Red Sox will be held at Angel Stadium. After winning the first game, the Boston Red Sox witnessed the Los Angeles Angels emerge victorious in the second game. What will be the outcome of this third game?

The Los Angeles Angels showcased strong pitching on Saturday, a trend they'll need to continue in this game. Reid Detmers pitched six innings, allowing just three hits and one run while striking out 12 batters. Despite their pitching struggles, with an average of 5.13 runs allowed per game, the Angels have maintained a solid offense, averaging 4.88 runs per game, ranking 11th in the league. However, their pitching ranks 21st. Taylor Ward particularly stood out in the previous game, hitting three home runs and driving in eight RBIs.

Looking ahead, the Angels will face the Rays after this series. It's worth noting that the Angels have lost each of their last seven games against American League opponents following a win. Additionally, they have covered the run line in 16 of their last 17 games as underdogs against the Boston Red Sox.

The Boston Red Sox offense faced challenges on Saturday, scoring only one run, highlighting the need for an offensive spark in this game. Despite their struggles, the Red Sox are averaging 4.22 runs per game, while their pitching has been stellar, allowing only 2.4 runs per game. This places their offense at 18th and their pitching at 2nd in the league.

Taking the mound for the Boston Red Sox is Tanner Houck, boasting a 1-0 record and an impressive ERA of 0.00. In his previous outing against the Oakland Athletics, he pitched six innings, conceding three hits and zero runs.

Looking ahead to this game, the Boston Red Sox have a strong track record as road favorites, winning each of their last eight games in this scenario after playing the previous day. Additionally, they have covered the run line in each of their last eight Sunday road games.

The Boston Red Sox received solid pitching on Saturday night, and they anticipate a similar performance in this game. With Houck boasting an ERA of 0.00, he's poised to deliver another strong outing. However, the Red Sox's offense, averaging 4.22 runs per game, might face challenges in getting going. It's likely that both teams will struggle to score more than three runs, ultimately making the difference. Despite expectations for a Red Sox victory in this finale, limited scoring will define the outcome.