Game Details
- Time: 9:40 PM ET / 6:40 PM PT
- Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: MLB Network, NESN, Padres.TV
- Weather: Clear skies, 77°F, light winds
Team Overview
Boston Red Sox
- Record: 64–52 (2nd in AL East)
- Recent Form: 8–2 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Trevor Story: .378 AVG, 3 HR, 13 RBI in last 10 games
- Jarren Duran: .264 AVG, 31 doubles, 12 triples, 12 HR
- Carlos Narváez: .248 AVG, 9 HR, 33 RBI (expected to return from minor knee injury)
- Pitcher: Walker Buehler (6–6, 5.74 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 71 K)
Boston had a 7-game win streak snapped by Kansas City but remains atop the AL Wild Card standings. Buehler has struggled recently, allowing 3+ ER in 9 of his last 11 starts.
San Diego Padres
- Record: 64–51 (2nd in NL West)
- Recent Form: 9–2 in last 11 games
- Key Players:
- Manny Machado: .300 AVG, 20 HR, 72 RBI
- Luis Arraez: 14-for-43, 1 HR, 4 RBI in last 10 games
- Ryan O’Hearn: Game-tying HR in last outing
- Pitcher: Nick Pivetta (11–3, 2.73 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 136 K)
Pivetta has been lights-out, allowing just 1 run in his last 13 innings. The Padres are 36–19 at home and have outscored opponents by 25 runs over their last 10 games.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Season Series | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025 | First meeting |
| 2024 Series | Padres won 2–1 |
This is the first matchup of the season between these playoff-contending teams.
Pitching Matchup – August 8
| Team | Pitcher | Stats (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | Walker Buehler | 6–6, 5.74 ERA, 71 K |
| Padres | Nick Pivetta | 11–3, 2.73 ERA, 136 K |
Pivetta has a 9.5 K/9 and a sub-1.00 WHIP, while Buehler has struggled with command and velocity.
Game Odds
Boston Red Sox 8
San Diego Padres – 171
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, August 7, 2025
