Game Overview
Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 4:10 PM ET
Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Series Status: Tied 1–1
Weather: 77°F, sunny, light winds — ideal conditions for hitters
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | Brayan Bello | 8–5 | 3.03 | 1.28 | 88 |
| Padres | Dylan Cease | 4–10 | 4.60 | 1.30 | 162 |
- Bello has allowed 2 runs or fewer in 6 of his last 8 starts
- Cease has elite strikeout stuff but has struggled with command and run support
Team Form & Trends
Boston Red Sox
- Last 10 Games: 8–2
- Batting Avg: .278
- ERA: 2.87
- Road Record: 26–31
- Top Performers:
- Jarren Duran: 31 doubles, 12 triples, 12 HR
- Trevor Story: 14-for-37, 4 doubles, 3 HR, 12 RBI last 10 games
- Roman Anthony: Game-tying RBI double Saturday
San Diego Padres
- Last 10 Games: 7–3
- Batting Avg: .253
- ERA: 3.91
- Home Record: 37–20
- Top Performers:
- Manny Machado: .297 AVG, 20 HR, 72 RBI
- Xander Bogaerts: HR, RBI single, walk vs. former team Saturday
- Ramón Laureano: Walk-off single in 10th inning Saturday
Injury Report
Boston Red Sox
- Luis Guerrero (elbow), Tanner Houck (flexor), Hunter Dobbins (ACL), Marcelo Mayer (wrist), Liam Hendriks (hip), Justin Slaten (shoulder), Josh Winckowski (elbow), Triston Casas (knee), Kutter Crawford (knee), Patrick Sandoval (elbow)
San Diego Padres
- Jhony Brito (forearm), Joe Musgrove (elbow), Michael King (shoulder)
Game Outlook
- Edge: Red Sox have the pitching edge with Bello’s consistency
- X-Factor: Bogaerts vs. his former team; Cease’s ability to limit walks
- Betting Angle: Red Sox +116 offers value; Under 7.5 runs in play if Bello and Cease settle in
How to Watch
- TV: NESN (Red Sox), SDPA (Padres), MLB Network (national)
- Streaming: MLB.tv, ESPN+
- Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM (Red Sox), KWFN 97.3 FM (Padres)
Game Odds
Boston Red Sox 7.5
San Diego Padres – 136
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, August 9, 2025
