MLB Game Preview: Boston Red Sox (65-54) vs. Houston Astros (66-52)

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Match Details

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DateMonday, August 11, 2025
Time8:10 PM ET
VenueMinute Maid Park, Houston, TX
BroadcastNESN, SCHN
StreamingMLB.tv, ESPN+, Fubo (regional restrictions apply)

Team Form & Standings

TeamRecordDivision RankLast 10 Games
Red Sox65–542nd in AL East7–3
Astros66–521st in AL West5–5
  • 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

TeamStarterStats
Red SoxGarrett Crochet13–4, 2.25 ERA, 183 K
AstrosCristian JavierSeason 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

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