Cal Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle’s legendary 54-homer season by belting his 54th switch-hitter homer, lifting Seattle to an 11-2 win over the Angels and sole possession of the AL West lead. George Kirby piled up 14 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings as the Mariners closed out a four-game sweep and extended their home dominance. Three doubles from Jorge Polanco and a late-inning ankle tweak for Yoán Moncada added intrigue, while Angels’ Christian Moore and Oswald Peraza went deep in a lopsided defensive night. Raleigh’s blast also capped a strong power-night that kept Seattle’s offense humming as the next rotation lanes open with Gilbert and Wacha slated to face Kansas City and Milwaukee, respectively.

The Boston Red Sox face a tough challenge tonight against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. The Red Sox, currently at 40-41, look to bounce back after losing the first two games of the series, including a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat in 10 innings yesterday. Richard Fitts will be on the mound for Boston, struggling with a 0-3 record and a 4.71 ERA, while the Angels will counter with Yusei Kikuchi, who boasts a better 3.01 ERA and a strong recent performance against the Houston Astros.

Betting trends suggest the Angels have covered the run line in their last five home games, making them formidable opponents. The total for tonight’s game sits at 9.0 runs, and experts lean towards the over, given the offensive potential of both teams. As the Red Sox have won four of their last five series, they will need to capitalize on this momentum to avoid another loss. Predicting the outcome will require careful consideration of both teams' recent performances and player matchups.

Three promising fantasy baseball prospects have emerged this season, offering potential boosts for fantasy managers. Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers has made a striking impact with his 0.00 ERA over 5 innings in his MLB debut, showcasing a fastball that reaches 100 mph. Meanwhile, Christian Moore of the Los Angeles Angels is expected to bring power to the lineup after hitting 34 home runs in college, despite concerns about his strikeout rate. Lastly, Mick Abel from the Philadelphia Phillies has displayed impressive skills, holding a 2.21 ERA across his early starts, although his underlying metrics suggest a potential regression.

As the season progresses, these players present valuable options for waiver wire pickups or strategic stashes. Misiorowski's strong debut against the Cardinals signals his readiness for the big leagues, while Moore's power potential could make him a valuable asset if he can improve his contact rate. Abel, with his combination of fastball and curveball effectiveness, offers intriguing upside, but fantasy managers should monitor his performance closely due to his concerning expected ERA metrics.