Match Details
| Attribute | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| Time | 8:10 PM ET |
| Venue | Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX |
| Broadcast | NESN, SCHN |
| Streaming | MLB.tv, ESPN+, Fubo (regional restrictions apply) |
Team Form & Standings
| Team | Record | Division Rank | Last 10 Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 65–54 | 2nd in AL East | 7–3 |
| Astros | 66–52 | 1st in AL West | 5–5 |
- Boston swept Houston earlier this month, outscoring them 15–5
- Astros are just 4–5 in August, with Seattle closing the gap in the AL West
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | Garrett Crochet | 13–4, 2.25 ERA, 183 K |
| Astros | Cristian Javier | Season debut (returning from elbow surgery) |
- Crochet has been dominant, allowing just 2 ER in his last start vs. Kansas City
- Javier returns after 14 months on the IL; expected to be on a pitch count
Key Players to Watch
Boston Red Sox
- Wilyer Abreu: 21 HR, .483 SLG – team leader in power
- Jarren Duran: .325 AVG, 3 HR, 10 RBI in last 10 games
- Ceddanne Rafaela: .259 AVG, 23 doubles, 14 HR
Houston Astros
- Jose Altuve: .390 AVG, 4 HR, 9 RBI in last 10 games
- Jeremy Peña: .315 AVG, 20 doubles, 12 HR
- Yainer Diaz: .251 AVG, 16 HR, 16 doubles
- Red Sox are 8–2 ATS in their last 10 games
- Astros have hit the over in 7 of their last 10 games
Game Odds
Boston Red Sox – 173
Houston Astros 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 10, 2025
