Free MLB Picks Today: Boston Red Sox vs Miami Marlins 6/28/23

A pair of hot hitters are set to face off when the Miami Marlins (46-34) take on the Boston Red Sox (40-40) at Fenway Park on Wednesday, as Alex Verdugo and his 13-game hitting streak host Luis Arraez and his 10-game streak.

The Marlins took Tuesday’s series opener 10-1. Sandy Alcantara went seven innings, allowing one run on six hits, to get the win. Joey Wendle was 4 for 4 with two runs in the win. Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 3 for 4 with a double, two runs, and three RBIs. Verdugo went 2 for 3 with two doubles and one RBI for the Red Sox.

ON THE MOUND

Braxton Garrett (3-2, 3.64 ERA) is in line to take the mound for Miami. The lefty allowed two runs (one earned) over seven innings in his last start, a 6-4 road win over the Pirates on Thursday. He yielded three hits while striking out 13 in the no-decision.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Miami has averaged 4.6 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 4.1. Boston is averaging only 1.8 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.9 for the season, with their slash line slipping across the board (.183/.225/.256).

The Sox have a .774 OPS against lefties in 2023. With a .985 OPS over 78 at-bats, Justin Turner has been their best hitter against left-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Miami is on a five-game winning streak away from loanDepot Park, bringing their record to 21-18 in 2023. The Fish have scored 4.3 runs per game away from home while allowing 4.4 runs.

Boston has gone 21-19 at home this season, averaging 5.8 runs per game while surrendering 5.3. Boston is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings at Fenway Park with an average scoreline of 6.7-4.5.