First Pitch is scheduled for 1:35 PM ET
Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts (home for the Boston Red Sox)
This early-season interleague rubber match at historic Fenway Park features a surging Milwaukee Brewers club (tops in the NL Central) looking to take the series after splitting the first two games, against a struggling Boston Red Sox team (bottom of the AL East) desperate for a home win to avoid a disastrous 3-9 start.
Recent Team Forms
Milwaukee Brewers (W1; 7-3 in last 10):
Apr 7: Loss at Red Sox 2-3
Apr 6: Win at Red Sox 8-6
Brewers have shown resilience with late rallies and strong bullpen work despite the narrow loss Tuesday.
Boston Red Sox (W1; 3-7 in last 10):
Apr 7: Win vs. Brewers 3-2 (Trevor Story’s two-run double in the 6th key)
Apr 6: Loss vs. Brewers 6-8
Red Sox snapped a skid with a gritty win but remain one of the league’s hottest underperformers early.
Series History (2026 Season)
Series tied 1-1:
Apr 6: Brewers 8, Red Sox 6
Apr 7: Red Sox 3, Brewers 2
Historically, the Red Sox lead the all-time series, but the Brewers swept the 2025 meetings 3-0. Recent interleague games have been competitive and often decided late.
Weather Updates
Fenway Park (outdoor) forecast for first pitch (1:35 PM ET):
Temperature: ~41°F (cold for April; highs in the low 40s)
Conditions: Clear/sunny skies
Wind: 10 mph blowing in (R-L)
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Humidity: ~29%
Ideal pitching weather with no rain delays expected, but the chill and wind could suppress offense and favor strike-throwers. Fans should dress warmly in layers.
Injury Report
Milwaukee Brewers (several key absences):
Brice Turang (2B): Day-to-day (ankle/foot) – out of Tuesday’s lineup.
Andrew Vaughn (1B): 10-Day IL (fractured left hand).
Jackson Chourio (CF): 10-Day IL (fractured left wrist).
Jared Koenig (RP): 15-Day IL (elbow).
Rob Zastryzny (RP): 15-Day IL (intercostal/shoulder strain).
Sal Frelick (OF): Recent side issue, status uncertain.
Brewers relying on depth in the outfield and bullpen.
Boston Red Sox (significant pitching and lineup depth hits):
Triston Casas (1B): 10-Day IL (knee surgery + rib soreness).
Kutter Crawford (SP): 15-Day IL (wrist subsheath tear) – rehab assignment imminent.
Patrick Sandoval (SP): 15-Day IL (elbow) – rehab ongoing.
Johan Oviedo (SP): 15-Day IL (elbow strain).
Justin Slaten (RP): Day-to-day (oblique soreness).
Anthony Seigler (INF/C): 10-Day IL (knee).
Red Sox leaning heavily on available arms and makeshift lineup.
Key Player Matchups
Starting Pitchers: Brewers LHP Shane Drohan (0-0, 0.00 ERA in limited MLB action – debut or near-debut) vs. Red Sox RHP Sonny Gray (1-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 8 K in 10 IP). Drohan brings fresh arm and strikeout stuff; Gray is the veteran with command and experience at Fenway. Expect a low-scoring, cold-weather duel.
Offense vs. Defense: Brewers stars (Christian Yelich, William Contreras, Garrett Mitchell) vs. Red Sox pitching and Fenway’s quirks. Boston’s Trevor Story and Rafael Devers must generate runs against Drohan after Monday’s offensive struggles.
Bullpen/Defense: Both clubs are thin in relief due to injuries—early hooks possible. Brewers’ speed and defense could exploit any cold-induced mistakes.
Betting Trends
Cold-weather day games at Fenway early in the season trend Under the total.
Brewers are strong as road favorites (7-3 overall) and have covered in several recent spots.
Red Sox are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 and struggling as home underdogs.
Head-to-head this series: Game 1 Over, Game 2 Under; public money leaning Brewers.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers 7.5
Boston Red Sox – 131
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 7, 2026
