Game Overview
- First Pitch: 8:40 p.m. ET / 5:40 p.m. PT
- Venue: PETCO Park, San Diego, CA
- Series Status: Red Sox lead 1–0 (won Friday 10–2)
- Broadcast: ESPN / NESN / Padres TV
Pitching Probables
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | Lucas Giolito | 8–2 | 3.57 | 1.19 | 81 |
| Padres | Michael King | 0–0 | — | — | — |
- Giolito has a 2.03 ERA over his last 10 starts, with elite command and swing-and-miss stuff
- King returns from a nerve issue in his shoulder, making his first start since May
Key Players to Watch
Boston Red Sox
- Trevor Story: 14-for-37, 3 HR, 13 RBI in last 10 games
- Masataka Yoshida: HR in Friday’s win, 2 RBI
- Wilyer Abreu: 20 HR, 2-run blast Friday
San Diego Padres
- Manny Machado: .300 AVG, 20 HR, 72 RBI
- Xander Bogaerts: .271 AVG, 2 HR in last 5 games
- Fernando Tatis Jr.: 30–30 season watch, 17 HR, 65 BB
Team Trends & Stats
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting AVG | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 8–2 | .283 | 3.00 | +35 |
| Padres | 7–3 | .268 | 4.15 | +10 |
- Red Sox have won 3 straight road games
- Padres are 36–20 at home, with a 3.65 team ERA, 3rd-best in NL
Injury Report
Red Sox: Hendriks, Houck, Casas, Crawford, Sandoval (all 60-Day IL)
Padres: King (returning), Musgrove, Brito (60-Day IL)
Final Take
The Red Sox are surging offensively and have the edge in momentum after Friday’s 10-run outburst. Giolito’s recent dominance gives Boston a strong chance to extend their streak, especially with King making a cautious return. However, San Diego’s home record and bullpen depth make this a tight matchup. Expect a low-scoring duel early, with late-inning fireworks possible.
Game Odds
Boston Red Sox 7.5
San Diego Padres – 139
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025
