Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox (61-52) will clash with Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros (59-55) at Fenway Park on Friday, August 9. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.

The Red Sox (-135), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Astros (+110) This contest has a total of 9.5 runs (over -120; under +100).

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Astros vs. Red Sox Game Info

• Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
• Time: 7:10 PM ET
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Venue: Fenway Park
• TV Channel: NESN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Red Sox -135
• Moneyline Underdog: Astros +110
• Over/Under: 9.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

• Ronel Blanco (9-6) will take the mound for the Astros, his 22nd start of the season.
• In 21 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 11 of them.
• Blanco has made 18 starts of five or more innings in 21 chances this season, and averages 5.9 frames when he pitches.
• He has made 21 appearances and finished four of them without allowing an earned run.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Astros have hit 128 homers this season, which ranks 16th in the big leagues.
• Houston ranks 11th in the majors with a .413 team slugging percentage.
• The Astros have a team batting average of .259 this season, which ranks third among MLB teams.
• Houston has scored 519 runs (4.6 per game) this season, which ranks 14th in MLB.
• The Astros have an OBP of .320 this season, which ranks 10th in MLB.
• The Astros are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking third with an average of 7.1 strikeouts per game.
• Houston pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.97 ERA this year, which ranks 13th in MLB.
• Houston averages 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, third-most in the majors.
• Astros pitchers have a 1.289 WHIP this season, 20th in the majors.

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