Jimmy Adams
(967) Tampa Bay Rays at (968) Boston Red Sox
Give Boston credit for finishing the season strong. The Red Sox will not be a participant in this year’s playoffs yet have won 4 of 5 as they enter their final series at home. Tampa, on the other hand, has scored 3 runs or less in 7 of their past 8 games. Taj Bradley has improved since throwing batting practice to opposing lineups in August, but it won’t matter much without any run support. Nick Pivetta also enters in great form, having not allowed an earned run last time out and 1 run or fewer in 3 of his past 4 starts. We’ll look for this Boston offense to put on a show in front of the home fans before their season ends. Take the Red Sox.