Yesterday’s Results for Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Guardians

MLB 2-Team Early Starter Multi-Pack -Saturday

Analysis: The Boston Red Sox will have Tanner Houck start Game 1 at Progressive Field during Saturday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. With a current 0-2 record and 7.66 ERA, Houck seeks improved performance following his latest start where he showed better control and effectiveness after struggling earlier. Ben Lively will start for Cleveland with a more consistent track record behind him and enters the game with a 1-2 record and a respectable 3.86 ERA. Rain forced both teams to cancel Friday's games which makes today's doubleheader especially important. Boston's offense depends heavily on Alex Bregman who maintains a .320 batting average with five home runs and 21 RBIs while Wilyer Abreu continues to perform as a reliable contributor. Steven Kwan leads Cleveland’s offense with a .337 batting average while José Ramírez contributes with five home runs and an .824 OPS. The Guardians are at home and have the better starter on the hill. Doubleheaders usually rely heavily on managing the bullpen use and that goes to the Guardians here today. Jim's Play: Cleveland Guardians (Game 1)