Data Driven MLB play for Thursday: Boston Red Sox

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Our models suggest that the value is on Boston in the rubber match of this three-game series. Boston has outscored the White Sox 17-6 over the first two games. White Sox lect-hander Dallas Keuchel (2-4, 6.60 ERA) is having a rough year and he has a 7.04 ERA in six career regular-season appearances against the Red Sox. Boston right-hander Michael Wacha (3-0, 1.76 ERA) is having a great year, and the team has won five of his seven starts. The White Sox are 3-4 in Keuchel's starts.