Red Sox host the Astros on 3-game home losing streak
The Boston Red Sox are hosting the Houston Astros at home while on a three-game losing streak, hoping to improve their 12-19 record against an Astros team that is also struggling with a 12-20 overall record. The game features Mike Burrows starting for Houston and Jake Bennett for Boston, with both teams dealing with multiple player injuries. The matchup marks the fourth between the two clubs this season, with Boston favored slightly by the odds.
- ▪The Boston Red Sox have a 12-19 record overall and are on a three-game home losing streak.
- ▪The Houston Astros have a 12-20 record overall and are 4-12 in road games.
- ▪Mike Burrows is the probable pitcher for the Astros, while Jake Bennett is set to pitch for the Red Sox.
- ▪Both teams have several players on the injured list, including key names like Triston Casas, Cristian Javier, and Jeremy Pena.
- ▪The game is the fourth meeting between the Red Sox and Astros this season.
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