Venue: Fenway Park — Boston, Massachusetts
Scheduled First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET
Weather Forecast — Boston, MA
Temperature: 82°F at first pitch
Wind: Light SW winds 7–10 mph (blowing toward the Green Monster)
Conditions: Warm, humid, partly cloudy
Impact: Slight boost to right‑handed hitters aiming for the Monster; neutral-to-hitter-friendly conditions overall
CURRENT ROSTERS
Chicago White Sox
Rotation: Luis Castillo, Garrett Crochet, Erick Fedde, Chris Flexen
Bullpen: Michael Kopech, John Brebbia, Tanner Banks, Bryan Shaw
Lineup:
Andrew Benintendi (LF)
Yoán Moncada (3B)
Luis Robert Jr. (CF)
Eloy Jiménez (DH)
Andrew Vaughn (1B)
Gavin Sheets (RF)
Paul DeJong (SS)
Korey Lee (C)
Braden Shewmake (2B)
Boston Red Sox
Rotation: Eduardo Suárez (rookie), Brayan Bello, Kutter Crawford, Nick Pivetta
Bullpen: Kenley Jansen, Chris Martin, Josh Winckowski, Brennan Bernardino
Lineup:
Jarren Duran (CF)
Rafael Devers (3B)
Triston Casas (1B)
Tyler O’Neill (LF)
Masataka Yoshida (DH)
Trevor Story (SS)
Ceddanne Rafaela (RF)
Reese McGuire (C)
Vaughn Grissom (2B)
INJURY REPORT
Chicago White Sox
Luis Robert Jr. — Probable (hamstring)
Eloy Jiménez — Questionable (quad)
Garrett Crochet — Out (shoulder)
Boston Red Sox
Rafael Devers — Probable (wrist)
Kenley Jansen — Questionable (back)
Trevor Story — Out (elbow)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Chicago White Sox — Last 10 Games: 6–4
Offense averaging 4.7 runs/game
Robert Jr. hitting .315 over last 15
Vaughn slugging .510 over last 20
Bullpen ERA: 3.88 last 10
White Sox have won 4 of last 5 on the road
Boston Red Sox — Last 10 Games: 7–3
Offense averaging 5.4 runs/game
Devers slugging .575 over last 20
Casas with 5 HR in last 12
Bullpen ERA: 3.41 last 10
Red Sox have won 6 straight at Fenway
STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN
Luis Castillo — RHP, White Sox
2026 ERA: 3.42
WHIP: 1.17
Strengths: Elite fastball/changeup combo, strong strikeout rate
Weaknesses: Occasional home-run issues; Fenway’s dimensions can punish mistakes
Matchup Concern: Devers + Casas + Yoshida all hit high‑velo well
Eduardo Suárez — RHP, Red Sox
2026 ERA: 3.68
WHIP: 1.25
Strengths: Good slider, strong command, keeps ball down
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to right‑handed power; White Sox RH core (Robert, Vaughn, Jiménez) matches well
Matchup Advantage: His slider can neutralize Moncada and Sheets
KEY PLAYER VS. PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Rafael Devers vs. Luis Castillo
Devers crushes high‑velo fastballs and thrives at Fenway.
Castillo must rely on his changeup to keep Devers off balance.
Edge: Devers
2. Luis Robert Jr. vs. Eduardo Suárez
Robert handles sliders well and has been hot recently.
Suárez must keep the ball down or Robert can do major damage.
Edge: Robert Jr.
3. Triston Casas vs. White Sox Bullpen
Casas’ late‑inning power is dangerous.
White Sox bullpen has allowed 7 HR in last 10 games.
Edge: Casas
4. Andrew Vaughn vs. Fenway Park Dimensions
Vaughn’s line‑drive profile plays extremely well off the Monster.
Expect extra‑base hit potential.
Edge: Slight to Vaughn
SERIES HISTORY
2026 Season: First meeting
Last 20 Meetings: Red Sox lead 12–8
Red Sox have won five straight home games vs. Chicago
Average margin at Fenway last 10: Red Sox +2.4
BETTING TRENDS
Chicago White Sox
ATS (Run Line): 57–56
O/U: Over in 6 of last 10
Road O/U: Over in 7 of last 10
White Sox overs hit due to offensive surge.
Boston Red Sox
ATS (Run Line): 63–50
O/U: Under in 6 of last 10
Home ATS: 35–24
Red Sox unders hit due to strong pitching at home.
Head‑to‑Head Trends
Red Sox have covered run line in 5 of last 7
Over has hit in 4 of last 6
Devers has HR or multi‑hit game in 7 of last 10 vs. right‑handers
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 9
Boston Red Sox – 180
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 5, 2026
