Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves Prediction: Brian Snitker's team badly needs wins

In the first game at Fenway Park, Atlanta beat Boston in extra innings (9:7). Will the Red Sox be able to get revenge in their second home game against the Braves? We'll pick a few bets at once.

Most of the Reds Sox's difficulties in this championship are due to the weakness of their defense. Apart from Michael Vacchi, who is injured, there is not a single pitcher among Boston's starters with a strikeout rate below 4.00. And relievers, with few exceptions, all miss more than 3.00. Therefore, Boston is unlikely to contend for the playoffs this time. The team is 54-56, last in the American League East division and five wins behind the wild-card zone.

Nick Pivetta will pitch for Boston in the upcoming game, starting on the pitching hill with an 8-8 record and 4.51 ERA in 22 games this season.

Before the Boston games, the team had a crucial series with the New York Mets, their main rival in the National League East division. Atlanta dropped that series, losing four of five games to the New York Mets (4-6, 9-6, 2-6, 2-5, 7-9). There's little doubt that the Braves can't contend for a division win - the team is already seven wins behind the Mets.

Kyle Wright will pitch for Atlanta in the upcoming game, 13-5, and a 3.22 ERA in his 21st game this season.

Boston has conceded more than any other team in the league so far this season. So, in the upcoming game, Atlanta will again have plenty of opportunities to prove themselves at bat and pick up their second consecutive win over the Red Sox. After their series loss to the New York Mets, Brian Snitker's team desperately needs wins.

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