MLB Game Preview: Baltimore Orioles (58-67) vs. Boston Red Sox (68-58)

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Game Details

  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
  • Broadcast: MASN, NESN, ESPN+

Team Form & Storylines

Baltimore Orioles

  • Record: 58–67 (5th in AL East)
  • Last 10 Games: 6–4
  • Streak: W2
  • Recent Highlight: Took Game 1 of the series 6–3 behind a strong bullpen and timely hitting

Baltimore has quietly surged, winning five of its last six games. Tomoyuki Sugano gets the start tonight, coming off a 1.69 ERA performance in his last outing. The Orioles are 39–11 when out-hitting opponents and have tied the season series with Boston at 4–4. Gunnar Henderson and Jeremiah Jackson have been key contributors, combining for 27 hits and 19 extra-base hits over the last 10 games.

Boston Red Sox

  • Record: 68–58 (3rd in AL East)
  • Last 10 Games: 4–6
  • Streak: L2
  • Recent Highlight: Dropped back-to-back games, including Monday’s loss to Baltimore

Boston is strong at home (41–24) and typically thrives when the bats come alive—48–21 when recording 8+ hits. Walker Buehler takes the mound with a 5.43 ERA and 1.55 WHIP, looking to rebound from a rough stretch. Offensively, Wilyer Abreu leads the team with 22 HR, while Alex Bregman has 7 RBI in his last 10 games.

Probable Starters

TeamPitcherStats
OriolesTomoyuki Sugano10–5, 4.13 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 82 K
Red SoxWalker Buehler7–7, 5.43 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 78 K

Key Matchups

PlayerTeamImpact
Gunnar HendersonOrioles29 2B, 5 3B, 15 HR
Jeremiah JacksonOrioles12-for-32, 2 3B, 4 RBI last 10
Wilyer AbreuRed Sox22 HR, .486 SLG
Alex BregmanRed Sox12-for-33, 2 HR, 7 RBI last 10

Game Odds

Baltimore Orioles            9.5

Boston Red Sox                 – 144

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 18, 2025

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