First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET
Venue: Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA
Weather Outlook — Boston, MA
Temperature: ~48°F at game time
Conditions: Cold early‑spring evening
Impact: Ball tends not to carry well in cold air, suppressing power hitting
Injury Report
Milwaukee Brewers
Brandon Lockridge (LF) — Day‑to‑Day
Sal Frelick (RF) — Day‑to‑Day
Eduardo Garcia (OF) — Day‑to‑Day
Thomas Pannone (RP) — 7‑Day IL (Apr 9)
Jackson Chourio (CF) — 10‑Day IL (Apr 10)
Boston Red Sox
Garrett Whitlock (RP) — Paternity (Apr 6)
Anthony Seigler (2B) — 10‑Day IL (Apr 8)
Johan Oviedo (SP) — 15‑Day IL (Apr 15)
Patrick Sandoval (SP) — 15‑Day IL (Apr 23)
Kutter Crawford (SP) — 15‑Day IL (May 5)
Probable Starting Pitchers
Milwaukee Brewers — RHP Brandon Woodruff (1–0, 3.60 ERA)
5.0 IP, 4 H, 6 K, 0 BB, 2 HR allowed in last start
WHIP: 0.80
Boston Red Sox — RHP Brayan Bello (0–1, 9.64 ERA)
4.2 IP, 8 H, 2 K, 3 BB, 1 HR allowed
WHIP: 2.36
Covers notes that Bello is typically a reliable innings‑eater who keeps the ball in the park, but cold weather should further suppress Milwaukee’s power.
Team Records & Recent Form
Milwaukee Brewers (7–2)
Last 5: W 8–5, L 8–2, W 5–2, W 8–2, W 6–2
Boston Red Sox (2–7)
Last 5: L 8–6, L 3–2, W 5–2, L 6–4, L 9–2
Team Statistical Profile
Brewers
AVG: .267
Runs: 60
Hits: 81
HR: 10
OBP: .369
SLG: .446
ERA: 3.38
WHIP: 1.30
Red Sox
AVG: .226
Runs: 30
Hits: 68
HR: 8
OBP: .297
SLG: .372
ERA: 4.71
WHIP: 1.38
Covers adds that Boston ranks third in hard‑hit rate vs. right‑handed pitching, suggesting their offense is better than the results show.
Key Player Matchups
Gary Sánchez (MIL) vs. Brayan Bello
Team‑leading 3 HR, .308 AVG
Power bat facing a pitcher with a high WHIP and contact issues
Christian Yelich (MIL)
.353 AVG, .389 OBP, .529 SLG
Elite table‑setter in a lineup that has been relentless early
Wilyer Abreu (BOS)
.429 AVG, 3 HR, 7 RBI
Boston’s hottest hitter and key to generating early offense
Trevor Story (BOS)
Struggling with a 40.5% K‑rate and high chase percentage
Series History & Context
Brewers enter as one of MLB’s hottest teams, winning their first three series and sitting at 7–2.
Red Sox enter in a slump at 2–7, with fans already voicing frustration.
This is the first game of a three‑game interleague series at Fenway Park.
Betting Trends
Red Sox have hit the Under in 45 of their last 78 home games.
Brewers’ offense has been strong but is riding an unsustainably high .349 BABIP, per Covers.
Cold Boston weather expected to suppress power hitting.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers – 115
Boston Red Sox 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, April 5, 2026
