Reds vs Red Sox predictions
All eyes will be on Elly De La Cruz as the Cincinnati Reds head into Game 2 against the Boston Red Sox, carrying the momentum of his dynamic bat and game-changing speed. With De La Cruz always a threat to ignite the offense—he’s been ripping homers and driving in runs at a steady clip—you can easily picture him coming up big again, maybe smashing another long ball or swiping a couple of bases if the opportunity presents itself. TJ Friedl has quietly impressed too, consistently putting up solid at-bats and spraying hits all over the diamond. The Reds are rolling out Brady Singer on the mound, and with his ability to keep hitters off-balance, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him keep the Sox offense in check for at least a handful of innings, piling up strikeouts and keeping the score low early on.
Flipping over to the Boston Red Sox, you have to keep your eye on Wilyer Abreu, who’s found a way to stay productive at the plate even during some of the team’s recent ups and downs. He seems primed for another multi-hit game, maybe even sneaking in a clutch RBI or a late-inning extra-base hit to spark a rally. Trevor Story’s been finding ways to make an impact as well, so I could see him driving in runs even if he doesn't go yard. And let’s not forget Roman Anthony and Jarren Duran—the combination of contact, occasional pop, and speed they've shown has been fun to watch. Richard Fitts takes the ball for Boston, and while he gives up his share of hits, he has a knack for bending without breaking, so I think he’ll keep things close and stay in the game through at least five innings.
So, with both squads bringing intriguing lineups and solid pitching to the table, who’s got the edge? Given Boston’s ability to string together hits, light up the scoreboard quickly, and their recent home-field confidence at Fenway Park, I’m leaning toward the Red Sox pulling out another win. It feels like their lineup depth and knack for timely hitting are just a touch sharper right now—and if they can get some early runs on Singer, the momentum might just tip their way again. But hey, that’s baseball—wouldn’t be surprised at all if this one goes down to the wire. Who do you have taking Game 2?
