Boston at Los Angeles

Second game of a doubleheader tonight, not exactly what the pitching starved Red Sox need. Boston is 3,000 miles from home and a bad defensive team. The Red Sox go with 30-year-old knuckleballer Steven Wright (4.15 ERA), who is no stopper, largely used as a reliever. He has a losing road record with a 4.21 ERA. The Angels have won 13 of their last 16 contests to take a one-game lead over Houston in the American League West. The Angels are 46-19 at home against a team with a losing road record. The Red Sox are 8-22 away vs. a left-handed starter and face talented southpaw Andrew Heaney (3-0, 1.32), with Los Angeles 4-0 his last four starts. Heaney has been outstanding since being recalled, posting four straight quality starts and allowing three runs in 21+ innings to win his last three. He has compiled 23 strikeouts and four walks in 27+ innings, plus the Angels are 41-18 at home against a team with a losing record. When these teams clash, the Red Sox are 7-19, including 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in Los Angeles. Play the Los Angeles Angels.