AAA's BIG-CHALK CHOKE-OUT (LAY IT & CASH IT!)
(MLB) Tampa Bay vs. Boston,
Money Line: -205.00 Boston (Home)
Result: Win
This is a 5* BIG-CHALK CHOKE-OUT on the Boston Red Sox.

Setting the scene: After getting embarrassed 10-4 by the Royals yesterday, we're looking for the Red Sox to bounce back with a much better effort this evening as they'll look to take advantage of this favorable matchup on the mound.

Matt Andriese: He's 6-5 with a 3.71 ERA. Most recently he'd give up three runs off seven hits over six innings in a no-decision vs. these very Red Sox. Andriese started the season 6-0, but predictably came crashing back down to earth. Previous to this last decent effort, note that he'd failed to make it out of the sixth inning in his last four outings since rejoining the rotation after the trade deadline, posting a 6.84 ERA and 6.02 FIP over that span.

Rick Porcello: He's 17-3 with a 3.23 ERA. Porcello was throwing opposite Andriese last week and he'd also give up three runs while striking out eight over 7.2 frames, also receiving a no-decision. Porcello has been unbeatable at home this year though, a perfect 12-0 with a 2.96 ERA.

The bottom line: Porcello is 3-1 with a 2.39 ERA in August, while Andriese is 0-3 with a 5.63 ERA in eight appearances since the All Star break. Boston lost two of three to Tampa Bay last week and now it's payback time. Lay the price with confidence on the RED SOX.

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