The Cleveland Guardians, who currently sit atop the AL Central with a 17-7 record, will be looking to extend their lead over the Chicago White Sox when they host the Boston Red Sox on Thursday afternoon. The Red Sox, who are 14-11 and in third place in the AL East, will be looking to gain ground on the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.
Triston McKenzie will take the mound for the Guardians, while Chase Anderson will start for the Red Sox. McKenzie has been one of the most impressive young pitchers in the league this season, with a 3.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in five starts. Anderson has also been solid, with a 3.50 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in five starts.
The Guardians will be looking to score runs against Anderson, who has allowed three runs or more in each of his last three starts. The Red Sox will be looking to get to McKenzie, who has allowed two runs or less in each of his last four starts.
The game is expected to be a close one, with both teams having a chance to win. The Guardians will have the home-field advantage, but the Red Sox have a slightly better record and a more experienced starting pitcher.
The game will be televised on Bally Sports Ohio and NESN, and it can also be streamed on MLB.TV.
