Game: Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers (8:05 MLB Network)
Selection: Rangers
Reason: It's a case of perception reality in this match-up of AL headliners. The Red Sox have the reputation, but the reality is the Rangers may well be the best team in baseball. As a result, we get a great price and a positive pitching match-up. Hunter is 9-1 this year with a 3.01 ERA, including 6-0 at home with a 2.53 ERA. Boston counters with Beckett, who is off a "bust" in which he allowed 7 runs, 11 hits, in 4 2/3 IP. In 7 road starts this year, he has a bloated 6.23 ERA. Look for the Rangers to roll the Red Sox tonight.
Selection: Rangers
Reason: It's a case of perception reality in this match-up of AL headliners. The Red Sox have the reputation, but the reality is the Rangers may well be the best team in baseball. As a result, we get a great price and a positive pitching match-up. Hunter is 9-1 this year with a 3.01 ERA, including 6-0 at home with a 2.53 ERA. Boston counters with Beckett, who is off a "bust" in which he allowed 7 runs, 11 hits, in 4 2/3 IP. In 7 road starts this year, he has a bloated 6.23 ERA. Look for the Rangers to roll the Red Sox tonight.