Tampa Bay boasts a rest advantage, as it was off on Thursday, plus it has the better lineup and starting pitcher. Chicago SP Chris Flexen has surrendered 13 runs in his two starts (13.1 IP), posting a 5.79 xERA. Last season, he posted a 6.86 actual ERA across 102.1 IP... The Rays are hitting .264 on the road and should provide Rays SP Zach Eflin with plenty of run support. The 30-year-old boasts a 1.06 WHIP and a sterling 26:2 K:BB ratio in 2024 (29.1 IP). He has held consecutive opponents (the Angels and Yankees) scoreless, as well. Behind him, the Rays' bullpen is better rested and should handle a Sox lineup averaging 2.24 runs per game with a team slash line of .192/.266/.292.

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