Two of the MLB’s best teams square off in an early season three-game showdown at Fenway Park this week. The action kicks off today at 3:05 p.m. as the 2-4 Washington Nationals take on the 4-2 Boston Red Sox. These two teams are projected to make for deep postseason runs.
The Nationals are coming off their best season in team history. The Nats advanced to the National League Division Series for the first time in their history in Washington. They were carried by the strength of their young superstars. Outfielder Bryce Harper and pitcher Stephen Strasburg carried this young group into the postseason. A year older and wiser, the Nats are poised for a deep playoff run and a potential World Series berth.
After their World Series victory in 2013, the Red Sox failed to make the postseason in 2014. However, they acquired 3B Pablo Sandoval and SS Hanley Ramirez in the offseason which should give their offense some juice. According to ScoreBig.com, Boston Red Sox tickets to this series are going for an average price of $43.00.
In the first matchup, Washington’s Jordan Zimmermann will square off against Boston’s Rick Porcello on Monday, April 13th. Zimmermann won his first start striking out four Mets batters in six innings of work. Porcello did not have the same success, as he gave up three earned runs in six innings against the Philadelphia Phillies. Porcello will have to step up against the bats of Harper, Jayson Werth, and Ian Desmond. Tickets for the home opener of Fenway Park are going for $120.25 on the secondary market, however, the walk-in price is $80.00.
In the second matchup, Strasburg will have a chance to redeem himself against Boston as he had a poor showing in his first outing this season. The young stud gave up six runs on five hits and was yanked after 5.1 innings as the Nats lost 6-3. Fans will be eager to see if their Red Sox lineup filled with the likes of Sandoval, Ramirez, and David Ortiz can do some damage against the talented Strasburg. Tickets are going for an average price of $48.00, but you can get into the ballpark for just $14.00.
In the third matchup, Wade Miley will take the hill for Boston. Miley fared well in a no decision against the Yankees. Miley gave up two runs but was pulled in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Sox hope that Miley can go deeper into this matchup, but it will likely be harder for him to do so against these Nationals hitters. Tickets for the final matchup of the series are going for an average price of $39.00 with a walk-in price of only $12.00. Fenway Park parking can be found on ParkWhiz.com starting from $14 for the matchups on Tuesday and Wednesday.