Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox: August 1, 2025 MLB Game Preview

Friday, August 1st, 2025

Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox: August 1, 2025 MLB Game Preview

Game Details

The Houston Astros (62-47, first in the AL West) are set to face the Boston Red Sox (59-51, third in the AL East) on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 6:10 PM EDT in Boston.

Astros pitching features Hunter Brown (0-0), while the Red Sox's starting pitcher is TBD.

The current betting odds favor the Astros at -134, with the Red Sox at +113. The over/under for the game is set at 8 runs.

Team Insights and Recent Performance

The Houston Astros, coming off Jose Altuve's four-hit game on Wednesday, hold a 62-47 overall record and are 27-23 in road games. They boast the fourth-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .321.

The Boston Red Sox have a strong home record of 34-21 and an overall record of 59-51. They are particularly effective when outhitting opponents, holding a 40-15 record in such games.

This Friday's game marks the first matchup between these two teams this season.

Jarren Duran has been a top performer for the Red Sox, with 29 doubles, 12 triples, and 11 home runs, while hitting .265. For the Astros, Alex Bregman has been hot, going 11 for 36 with two doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games.

Last 10 Games Overview

Red Sox: 6-4 record, .239 batting average, 3.20 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs.

Astros: 5-5 record, .245 batting average, 4.20 ERA, outscored by nine runs.

Injury Report

Red Sox: Tanner Houck (60-Day IL, flexor), Hunter Dobbins (60-Day IL, ACL), Marcelo Mayer (10-Day IL, wrist), Nick Burdi (60-Day IL, knee), Liam Hendriks (60-Day IL, hip), Zack Kelly (15-Day IL, oblique), Justin Slaten (60-Day IL, shoulder), Luis Guerrero (15-Day IL, elbow), Josh Winckowski (60-Day IL, elbow), Triston Casas (60-Day IL, knee), Kutter Crawford (60-Day IL, knee), Patrick Sandoval (60-Day IL, elbow).

Astros: Carlos Correa (day-to-day, illness), Brandon Walter (15-Day IL, elbow), Lance McCullers (15-Day IL, finger), Brendan Rodgers (60-Day IL, oblique), Isaac Paredes (10-Day IL, hamstring), Jake Meyers (10-Day IL, calf), Zach Dezenzo (60-Day IL, hand), Yordan Alvarez (60-Day IL, hand), Jeremy Pena (10-Day IL, rib), Shawn Dubin (15-Day IL, forearm), Pedro Leon (60-Day IL, knee), Spencer Arrighetti (60-Day IL, thumb), Ronel Blanco (60-Day IL, elbow), Hayden Wesneski (60-Day IL, elbow), Luis Garcia (60-Day IL, elbow), Cristian Javier (60-Day IL, elbow), J.P. France (60-Day IL, shoulder).

In summary

The Houston Astros (62-47) visit the Boston Red Sox (59-51) on August 1, 2025, at Fenway Park. The Astros, leading the AL West, are favored with Hunter Brown pitching, while the Red Sox, strong at home, await a TBD starter. Key players include Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman for Houston, and Jarren Duran for Boston. Both teams have been playing around .500 recently, with the Red Sox slightly better over their last 10 games.

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