Tonight, Jake Bennett makes his MLB debut for the Boston Red Sox as they host the Houston Astros at Fenway Park. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET, and both teams are looking to turn their seasons around.
The Red Sox, sitting at 13-19 this season, are fifth in the AL East. The Astros aren’t faring much better, with a record of 12-21, placing them fourth in the AL West. Both teams have faced significant challenges this season, marked by injuries that have left them scrambling.
Key matchups tonight:
- Connelly Early starts for the Red Sox, boasting an ERA of 2.84.
- Spencer Arrighetti takes the mound for the Astros with a lower ERA of 2.00.
- Yordan Alvarez leads Houston with a .341 batting average and 12 home runs.
- Boston’s Wilyer Abreu is performing well too, slashing .297/.362/.466 this season.
Both teams have multiple players on their injured list—Boston’s lineup feels the absence of key contributors while Houston navigates its own challenges. This matchup isn’t just another game; it’s a pivotal moment for both franchises trying to regain footing in their respective divisions.
Fans can catch all the action on NESN and SCHN or stream it on Fubo. With so much at stake, every pitch counts. As Jake Bennett steps onto that mound for the first time, he carries not just his own hopes but those of an entire fanbase eager for a turnaround.