Series Preview: Astros at Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox, sitting at 12-19, prepare to face the struggling Houston Astros, who have dropped to 12-20 after an 8-game losing streak. Boston hopes to capitalize on Houston's poor form and improve their own record while managing the absence of ace Garrett Crochet for at least two weeks. The Red Sox may call up Jake Bennett, a promising left-handed pitcher recovering from Tommy John surgery, to bolster their rotation.
- ▪The Red Sox are 12-19 and coming off a 1-2 series loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
- ▪The Astros have lost 8 straight games and now have a 12-20 record.
- ▪Jake Bennett, a 6'6" lefty with a 0.86 ERA in 5 minor league starts, may be called up to help Boston's pitching staff.
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