On the evening of July 30, 2024, Fenway Park will be the setting for an exciting MLB showdown as the Seattle Mariners take on the Boston Red Sox, starting at 7:10 PM under a sky of broken clouds. The Seattle Mariners will send Luis Castillo to the mound, who carries a commendable ERA of 3.384 this season. Opposing him will be James Paxton of the Boston Red Sox, who has an ERA of 4.433.

In the 2024 AL West Division standings, the Mariners are placed 8th with a 56-52 record, which reflects a 0.52 winning percentage. Their performance within the division is stronger, with 19 wins against 13 losses. Although they have stumbled slightly with 4 wins in their last 10 games, sporting a recent 1-game losing streak, they’ve maintained a solid home record of 31-23 while struggling a bit more on the road with a 25-29 record.

Turning to the AL East, the Boston Red Sox are currently ranked 6th with a 56-49 record, holding a 0.53 winning percentage. Their divisional record is fairly close, with 14 wins and 13 losses. Like the Mariners, their recent performance has been mixed, with 3 wins in their last 10 games but coming off a recent win. They’ve balanced a nearly even home record of 26-27 against a stronger road performance of 30-22.

As for the betting odds, the game presents some intriguing figures. The point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under tally of 9.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. Betting lines have the Mariners as the slight favorites with an Away Team Money Line of -121, while the Red Sox stand at +102 on the Home Team Money Line. These odds suggest a closely contested battle, likely hinging on the performance of the starting pitchers and recent offensive outputs.