MLB Game Preview: Baltimore Orioles (57-67) vs. Boston Red Sox (68-57)

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Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN, NESN, MASN

Match Overview

The Red Sox, currently second in the AL East and holding a Wild Card spot, host the Orioles for a quick two-game set. Boston leads the season series 4–3 and looks to capitalize on home-field dominance. Baltimore enters with modest momentum after promoting top prospects and winning 6 of its last 10.

Pitching Matchup

TeamStarterRecordERAWHIPK
OriolesTrevor Rogers5-21.430.8160
Red SoxDustin May7-84.671.35109
  • Rogers has thrown 7 straight quality starts and owns the best ERA among AL starters since July.
  • May, acquired at the deadline, has a 2.79 ERA since joining Boston and will look to rebound from a shaky outing vs. Seattle.

Team Trends & Stats

CategoryOriolesRed Sox
Last 10 Games6-44-6
Batting Avg.222.240
Team ERA2.344.34
Road/Home Record27-3741-23
Season SeriesRed Sox lead 4–3
  • Boston is 45–17 when out-hitting opponents and 59.5% as favorites.
  • Baltimore is 26–14 when not allowing a home run and has outscored opponents by 16 runs over its last 10 games.

Players to Watch

  • Red Sox:
    • Trevor Story: 20 doubles, 19 HR, 79 RBI
    • Alex Bregman: 13-for-34, 3 doubles, 2 HR last 10 games
    • Jarren Duran: .263 AVG, 12 HR, 66 RBI
  • Orioles:
  • Gunnar Henderson: .279 AVG, 29 doubles, 14 HR
  • Jordan Westburg: 4-hit game Sunday, 11-for-40, 2 HR last 10 games
  • Jackson Holliday: 15 HR, team leader

Game Odds

Baltimore Orioles            8

Boston Red Sox                 – 124

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 17, 2025