The Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres are set to compete in a crucial game on Sunday. Both teams are looking to secure a win in their three-game series showdown. Currently, the series is tied, adding extra excitement to this matchup.
Matchup Details
The game will take place in Boston at 1:35 p.m. EDT. Each team will send out its starting pitchers in hopes of gaining an edge.
Pitching Probables
- San Diego Padres: Walker Buehler (0-1, 6.75 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, 3 strikeouts)
- Boston Red Sox: Ranger Suarez (0-1, 8.31 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 3 strikeouts)
Recent Team Performance
Last season, Boston achieved an 89-73 record and performed well at home with a 48-33 record. Their pitching staff had a solid 3.71 ERA, striking out an average of 8.5 batters per nine innings. On the other hand, San Diego concluded the previous season with a 90-72 record. The Padres struggled on the road, finishing 38-43. They averaged 8.5 hits per game, along with 2.6 extra-base hits.
Injury Updates
Both teams face significant injury challenges as they approach this important game.
Red Sox Injuries
- Johan Oviedo: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Patrick Sandoval: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Kutter Crawford: 15-Day IL (wrist)
- Anthony Seigler: 10-Day IL (knee)
- Triston Casas: 10-Day IL (knee)
- Romy Gonzalez: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Tanner Houck: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Padres Injuries
- Bryan Hoeing: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Jason Adam: 15-Day IL (quadriceps)
- Yuki Matsui: 15-Day IL (groin)
- Matt Waldron: 15-Day IL (lower body)
- Joe Musgrove: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Griffin Canning: 15-Day IL (Achilles)
- Will Wagner: 10-Day IL (oblique)
- Sung-Mun Song: 10-Day IL (oblique)
- Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (elbow)
With key players sidelined, both teams will need to adapt quickly. Every inning could prove pivotal as they compete for victory.
