The Boston Red Sox may be 2-7 to start the season but don’t forget, they are are the World Champions and for a reason, they are really good. This early temporary setback will not last long. You can count on that. Tonight they will try to even the score with the Arizona Diamondbacks when the two clubs play the second game of a 3-game set at Chase Field. David Price is expected to get the nod for Boston and he was not sharp in his season debut against Oakland, yielding 4 runs, including 3 homers in 6 innings of work, but chalk that up to rust. Last year the veteran southpaw won 16 games including 3 in the post-season. Price has fared well against Arizona, going 2-0, with a 2.81 ERA, and the Red Sox are 7-0 in his last 7 starts in inter-league play. Luke Weaver is expected to take the bump for Arizona. Weaver’s season debut is one I’m sure he would like to forget. He gave up 5 runs on 6 hits over 4-1/3 frames in a losing cause to the Dodgers. Despite last night’s loss, the Sox have won 10 of the last 12 meetings with the Snakes and Arizona is just 2-6 in their last 8 games against left-handed starters. I like Boston’s chances in this one.
TONIGHT’S PICK: BOSTON RED SOX