MLB matchup analysis
Red Sox vs Rangers Prediction, Odds and Model Pick
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Globe Life Field · 8:05 PM ET
LyDia decision: Pass on Red Sox vs Rangers
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Game information
| Matchup | Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 |
| First pitch | 8:05 PM ET |
| Venue | Globe Life Field |
| Starting pitchers | Jake Bennett vs MacKenzie Gore |
| Weather | Game-time forecast: 96°F, 0% precipitation chance, 8 mph wind from SE. This venue has a roof, but the roof status is not confirmed. |
Starting pitcher matchup
Full Pitcher Matchup Tool →| Metric | Red Sox | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Pitching plan | Traditional starter | Traditional starter |
| Expected innings | 5⅔ | 5⅓ |
| Throws | L | L |
| LyDia pitcher score (higher is better) | 72 | 59 |
| ERA (lower is better) | 3.69 | 4.62 |
| WHIP (lower is better) | 1.07 | 1.35 |
| K/9 (higher is better) | 7.1 | 9.6 |
| K-BB% (higher is better) | 15.3% | 15.1% |
| K% (higher is better) | 19.9% | 24.4% |
| BB% (lower is better) | 4.5% | 9.4% |
| BB/9 (lower is better) | 1.6 | 3.7 |
| HR/9 (lower is better) | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Ground-ball rate | 45.0% | 45.4% |
| Fly-ball rate | 55.0% | 54.6% |
Pitcher edge: LyDia gives Jake Bennett a 13-point edge over MacKenzie Gore, driven mainly by BB/9 (1.6 vs 3.7) and WHIP (1.07 vs 1.35).
How to read this: the scorecards above name the starters; every number lives in this table.
Strikeout Projections Full strikeout projections →
Same data source as the Pitcher Matchup Tool, where every starter on the slate is compared side by side.
Recent form
Full Stats page →Red Sox are 6-4 in their last 10 and averaging 3.6 runs per game over the last 15 days; Rangers are 5-5 in their last 10 and averaging 5.1 runs per game over the last 15 days. On the season Red Sox carry the better run differential per game (+0.57 against -0.28).
| Metric | Red Sox | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 | 6-4 | 5-5 |
| Last 10 by venue (away team on the road, home team at home) | 5-5 on the road | 6-4 at home |
| OPS, last 15 days | 0.692 | 0.745 |
| wOBA, last 15 days (hot/cold read) | 0.308 | 0.328 |
| Runs per game, last 15 days | 3.6 | 5.1 |
| K% last 15 days (lower is better) | 25.0% | 24.6% |
Last 15 days only. Hot and cold streaks for all 30 teams live on the Stats page.
30-day offense
Full offense tool →| Last 30 days | Red Sox | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| OPS | 0.744 (+0.019 vs szn) | 0.750 (+0.034 vs szn) |
| Runs per game | 4.30 (-0.108 vs szn) | 4.65 (+0.495 vs szn) |
| wOBA (model offense input) | 0.328 (+0.008 vs szn) | 0.330 (+0.013 vs szn) |
| K% (lower is better) | 20.4% (-1.2% vs szn) | 22.8% |
Over the last 30 days the Rangers have been the better offense, 0.330 wOBA to 0.328. They are running hot against their own season line (+0.013 wOBA).
Season profile
Full Stats page →| Metric | Red Sox | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 82-69 | 75-76 |
| Run differential / game (team quality) | +0.57 | -0.28 |
| Runs scored / game (offense, season) | 4.40 | 4.16 |
| Runs allowed / game (defense, season, lower better) | 3.83 | 4.44 |
| Season OPS | 0.725 | 0.716 |
| K% season (lower is better) | 21.5% | 22.8% |
| OPS vs opposing hand (season) | 0.748 | 0.763 |
Season-long team quality, not recent form. Run differential and run environment come from the season standings; splits for all 30 teams live on the Stats page, including the run environment table.
The Map
Full interactive map →Every team on today's slate, on any two axes you pick. Red Sox and Rangers are highlighted.
Bullpen matchup
Full Bullpen Fatigue Index →Risk is what the model actually uses: fatigue blended with how well the pen has pitched. High fatigue with high efficiency is a tired pen that is still getting outs.
| Metric | Red Sox | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 6.2/10, Tired | 6.7/10, Tired |
| Efficiency | 7.3/10, Effective | 3.7/10, Below average |
| Combined risk | 5.1/10, Normal | 7.4/10, Tired |
| Relief innings, last 7 days | 17.0 | 22.0 |
| Back-to-back arms | 4 | 7 |
| 7-day ERA | 0.53 | 5.73 |
| 7-day WHIP | 1.24 | 1.55 |
Fatigue measures workload. Efficiency measures recent run prevention. Combined risk is what the moneyline and totals systems use.
Run total projection
Full Totals Projections →The model projects 1.1 runs above the market total. A research lean still requires a setup rating of at least 7.0/10. Team totals remain research-only until their graded sample is established.
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