Boston ranks either first or second in the top offensive categories. The Red Sox draw an over-the-hill Felix Hernandez and a Seattle bullpen that is good, but overworked and carrying a high fatigue rating.
The Mariners are swinging hot bats They've scored 24 runs in their last four games. They have have scored four or more runs in eight of their last nine games.
Dave Price is past his prime, too, like Hernandez. The Mariners have been more effective against lefties, averaging nearly one run more per game than against righties.