On July 31, 2024, the Seattle Mariners are set to clash with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM under light rain conditions. Pitching for the Mariners will be George Kirby, who holds an impressive ERA of 3.031. The Red Sox will counter with Brayan Bello, who currently has an ERA of 5.275.

In the current standings of the 2024 AL West Division, the Mariners rank 7th with a record of 57-52, a winning percentage of .52, and a divisional record of 19-13, placing them 1st in the division. They’ve won 5 of their last 10 games and are riding a W1 streak. At home, they have 31 wins to 23 losses, and on the road, they record 26 wins to 29 losses. They perform better in night games with 36 wins compared to 21 wins in day games, with a total of 429 runs scored and 407 runs allowed.

The Boston Red Sox are 6th in the 2024 AL East Division with a record of 56-50, translating to a .53 winning percentage. They hold a divisional record of 14-13, positioning them 3rd in their division. Their recent performance shows 3 wins in their last 10 games and a current L1 streak. With a home record of 26-28 and a better road record of 30-22, they have won 23 day games versus 33 night games. The Red Sox have scored a total of 519 runs while giving up 494 runs.

For bettors, the game presents intriguing odds: the point spread stands at 1.5, with an Over/Under of 9.5. The money line favors the Mariners as the away team at -121, while the Red Sox are given a +102 at home. These odds suggest a closely contested matchup, slightly tilting towards the Mariners due to their superior pitching and recent form.