The Boston Red Sox (70-66) play on the road against the Detroit Tigers (69-68) at Comerica Park. The matchup is set to start at 1:40 p.m. ET on Sunday.
The Tigers will give the ball to Beau Brieske (2-3, 4.44 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 3 on the season, and the Red Sox will turn to Cooper Criswell (5-4, 4.34 ERA).
Tigers vs. Red Sox Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 1:40 p.m. ET
Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
Probable Pitchers: Brieske – DET (2-3, 4.44 ERA) vs Criswell – BOS (5-4, 4.34 ERA)
Tigers vs. Red Sox Odds
Red Sox to win: -108
Red Sox to win: -108
Spread: Red Sox -1.5
Total: 9.5 runs
Tigers vs. Red Sox Pitcher Performance
Brieske |
|
Criswell |
7 |
GS |
15 |
2-3 |
W-L |
5-4 |
4.44 |
ERA |
4.34 |
50.2 |
IP |
83 |
19 |
BB |
25 |
54 |
SO |
61 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Beau Brieske
The Tigers are sending Brieske (2-3) to make his eighth start of the season. He is 2-3 with a 4.44 ERA and 54 strikeouts through 50 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent time out — out of the bullpen on Thursday — the right-hander threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels while surrendering one hit.
The 26-year-old has a 4.44 ERA and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings across 34 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .254 to his opponents.
Brieske has not recorded a quality start yet this season.
Brieske has not gone five or more innings in a start this season (in seven starts). He averages 1.5 per outing.
In 19 of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
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Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Cooper Criswell
The Red Sox’s Criswell (5-4) will make his 16th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in 3 1/3 innings pitched against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old has an ERA of 4.34 and 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .283 in 21 games this season.
He has started 15 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
Criswell has started 15 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings seven times. He averages 4 innings per appearance.
He has five appearances with no earned runs allowed in 21 chances this season.
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