Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
First Pitch: 4:10 PM ET
Broadcast: FOX Sports, NESN, MLB.TV
Game Storylines
- Red Sox Riding Momentum: Boston (60–51) enters with a three-game win streak and a strong 35–21 home record.
- Astros Seek Rebound: Houston (62–48) dropped Friday’s game 2–1 in extra innings and has lost 6 of their last 10.
- Pitching Matchup: Rookie lefty Colton Gordon (4–3, 4.74 ERA) starts for Houston, while veteran Walker Buehler (6–6, 5.72 ERA) takes the mound for Boston.
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
| Pitcher | Team | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/BB | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Gordon | Astros | 4–3 | 4.74 | 1.42 | 54/11 | 1 quality start in 12 outings |
| Walker Buehler | Red Sox | 6–6 | 5.72 | 1.54 | 78/29 | 3.00 ERA vs Astros in 3 career starts |
Player Spotlight
Houston Astros
- Jeremy Peña: .322 AVG – returned from IL, 3 hits in Friday’s game
- Jose Altuve: .281 AVG, 18 HR, 57 RBI – 40th in MLB in HRs
- Yainer Diaz: .252 AVG, 15 HR – hitting .400 over last 5 games
Boston Red Sox
- Jarren Duran: .265 AVG – 6-game hit streak, .324 AVG last 10 games
- Wilyer Abreu: 20 HR, 58 RBI – team leader in home runs
- Ceddanne Rafaela: .262 AVG, 14 HR – consistent contributor
Team Trends & Stats
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 6–4 | .237 | 3.16 | +12 |
| Astros | 4–6 | .237 | 4.10 | –13 |
- Red Sox Home Record: 35–21 at Fenway Park
- Astros Road Record: 27–24 away from Minute Maid Park
- Season Series: Red Sox lead 1–0 after Friday’s walk-off win
Game Odds
Houston Astros 9.5
Boston Red Sox – 126
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 1, 2025
