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Boston has been one of the hottest teams in baseball, and they carry that momentum into Sutter Health Park against an Athletics club that has been searching for consistency all season. The Red Sox have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and own a 30-22 record on the road — a number that speaks to genuine quality rather than a home-park mirage. Ceddanne Rafaela, who leads the team with 109 hits, has been a catalyst at the top of the order, and his recent grand slam underscored how dangerous Boston’s lineup can be when it breaks open.

For Oakland, the picture is harder but not without its own compelling angles. Tyler Soderstrom has 17 home runs and 50 RBI, and Zack Gelof — hitting .273 with 11 home runs and 41 runs scored — gives the A’s a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat. The pitching matchup adds real intrigue: Boston sends Jake Bennett, who carries a 2.74 ERA and six wins, against Athletics left-hander Gage Jump, who has posted a 4.00 ERA with 68 strikeouts. Two southpaws, two very different trajectories — and enough talent on both sides to make this game genuinely competitive.

Boston Red Sox at Athletics Game Information

Game Date: July 29, 2026
Game Time: 09:40 PM ET
TV Channel: NESN, NBC Sports California, and MLB.TV – Boston Red Sox
Location: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Boston sits seven games back in the division, and every win matters as the Red Sox push to stay relevant in a crowded race. Their 30-22 road record is among the better marks in the league and gives them a real edge in neutral or hostile environments. Oakland, 10 games back and sitting at 45-62, is fighting to build something worth carrying into next season. The A’s went 4-6 over their last ten games, but they did snap a recent skid with a win, and playing at home — where they are 21-31 — gives them at least a familiar setting to work with.

Athletics Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 45-62
Home Record: 21-31
Away Record: 24-31
Division Record: 5-13
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .421

Boston Red Sox Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 55-51
Home Record: 25-29
Away Record: 30-22
Division Record: 14-8
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .519

Stat Leaders

Athletics (45-62, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, 0.417
RBI Leader: Nick Kurtz, 69 RBI
Home Run Leader: Shea Langeliers, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Nick Kurtz, 62 Runs
Hits Leader: Shea Langeliers, 99 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Henry Bolte, 12 SB
ERA Leader: Hayden Juenger, 2.08 ERA
Strikeout Leader: J.T. Ginn, 100 K
Wins Leader: J.T. Ginn, 8 W
Saves Leader: Hogan Harris, 9 SV

Boston Red Sox (55-51, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jahmai Jones, 0.364
RBI Leader: Willson Contreras, 66 RBI
Home Run Leader: Willson Contreras, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Willson Contreras, 54 Runs
Hits Leader: Ceddanne Rafaela, 109 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jarren Duran, 15 SB
ERA Leader: Aroldis Chapman, 1.82 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Ranger Suarez, 103 K
Wins Leader: Sonny Gray, 12 W
Saves Leader: Aroldis Chapman, 25 SV

What to Watch For

Jake Bennett is the name to watch on the Boston side. His 2.74 ERA ranks among the better marks for any starter in this matchup, and at 6-3 he has been one of the more reliable arms in the Red Sox rotation during their surge. Willson Contreras provides the offensive punch behind him — 22 home runs, 66 RBI, and 54 runs scored make him one of the more productive catchers in the American League this season.

For Oakland, Gage Jump gets the ball with a chance to slow a Boston offense that has been difficult to contain. His 4.00 ERA and 68 strikeouts show he can miss bats, and a strong outing here would be a meaningful statement. Soderstrom’s 17 home runs give the A’s a genuine power threat, while Jacob Wilson (.273, 7 HR, 32 RBI) and Zack Gelof (.273, 11 HR, 29 RBI) round out a middle of the order capable of doing damage against any left-hander. With several key Athletics on the injured list, younger contributors have room to step into larger roles — and that kind of opportunity has a way of producing memorable performances.

Athletics Injury Report

Mark Leiter Jr. – Hip (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP Mark Leiter on the 15-day injured list due to right hip impingement.
Justin Sterner – Knee (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP Justin Sterner on the 15-day injured list due to right knee chondromalacia.
Gunnar Hoglund – Knee (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Gunnar Hoglund from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a sprained right knee. Hoglund will be sidelined for the rest of the 2026 season after undergoing surgery on his left hip.
Denzel Clarke – Foot (D60) – The Athletics transferred OF Denzel Clarke to the 60-day injured list with a mid-foot bone bruise in his right foot.
Shea Langeliers – Knee (D10) – The Athletics placed C Shea Langeliers on the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus in his right knee.
J.T. Ginn – Finger (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with right middle finger blister.
Jeffrey Springs – Undisclosed (Day-to-Day) – Springs was removed from Sunday’s (Jul. 26) game against the Twins due to an apparent injury.
Zack Gelof – Knee (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Zack Gelof on the 10-day injured list with a right knee laceration.
Brent Rooker – Knee (D60) – The Athletics placed DH Brent Rooker on the 60-day injured list.
Brooks Kriske – Shoulder (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Brooks Kriske to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer – Testicle (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the 10-day injured list due to ruptured testicle surgery.
Luis Severino – Shoulder (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Luis Severino to the 60-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.

Boston Red Sox Injury Report

Zack Kelly – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Zack Kelly on the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Tanner Houck – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Tanner Houck on the 60-day injured list due to a right flexor pronator strain.
Curtis Mead – Hand (D10) – The Boston Red Sox placed INF Curtis Mead on the 10-day injured list.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa – Forearm (D10) – The Boston Red Sox placed INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the 10-day injured list with left forearm inflammation.
Triston Casas – Knee (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred INF Triston Casas from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from left patellar tendon repair.
Garrett Crochet – Shoulder (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred LHP Garrett Crochet to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder inflammation.
Johan Oviedo – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred RHP Johan Oviedo to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow strain.
Kutter Crawford – Wrist (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred RHP Kutter Crawford from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right wrist surgery.
Roman Anthony – Wrist (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred OF Roman Anthony from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right wrist sprain.
Trevor Story – Abdomen (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred INF Trevor Story from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to sports hernia.
Marcelo Mayer – Forearm (D10) – The Boston Red Sox placed INF Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list with a stress reaction on his left forearm.

Athletics Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 29, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
July 30, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
July 31, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 01, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 02, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 04, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 05, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 06, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 07, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
August 08, 2026 at Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 29, 2026 at Athletics
July 30, 2026 at Athletics
July 31, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 01, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 02, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 04, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
August 05, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
August 06, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
August 07, 2026 vs Athletics
August 08, 2026 vs Athletics

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