Game Details
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs. Boston Red Sox
- Date: Monday, June 30, 2025
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NESN, Bally Sports Ohio, MLB.tv
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | Garrett Crochet (LHP) | 7-4 | 2.06 | 0.98 | 11.1 |
| Reds | Chase Burns (RHP) | 0-0 | 5.40 | 1.40 | 14.4 |
- Garrett Crochet has been one of the AL’s most dominant arms, with a 2.97 ERA at home and 135 strikeouts in 109.1 IP.
- Chase Burns, a rookie, makes his second MLB start after fanning 8 in his debut but allowing 3 runs over 5 innings.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Record | Last 10 | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 41-44 | 3-7 | 23-19 (Home) | -6 |
| Reds | 44-40 | 5-5 | 20-21 (Road) | -4 |
- Boston has struggled recently but remains dangerous at Fenway.
- Cincinnati is 23-5 when hitting 2+ home runs in a game.
Players to Watch
Boston Red Sox
- Wilyer Abreu: Leads team with 14 HR and a .253 AVG – consistent power threat.
- Trevor Story: 43 RBI, riding a 2-game hit streak – key run producer.
- Jarren Duran: .252 AVG with 20 doubles and 9 triples – dynamic leadoff presence.
Cincinnati Reds
- Elly De La Cruz: 18 HR, 57 RBI, .276 AVG – top 15 in MLB in homers.
- TJ Friedl: Team-best .284 AVG – reliable contact hitter.
- Spencer Steer: .254 AVG with 9 HR and 13 doubles – versatile offensive contributor.
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 7.5
Boston Red Sox – 172
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 29, 2025
