These are two of the best hitting teams in the American League. They are facing starters who don't figure to be around long. Justin Verlander last pitched on June 9. He's rusty and likely to be on a pitch count. The Astros' middle relief is down setup man Ryan Pressley.

Boston starter Cooper Criswell has a 4.56 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. He doesn't pitch deep into games. The Red Sox have the fifth-highest bullpen ERA at 4.43.