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Two teams riding winning streaks walk into Dodger Stadium with very different ceilings — and that tension alone makes this worth watching. The back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have built the best record in the National League at 69-40, and they are doing it with a roster deep enough to absorb a significant injury list and still win. Boston, at 57-51, has been one of the hotter teams in baseball lately, winning 17 of their last 19 games, and they arrive in Los Angeles with momentum that demands respect.

For the Dodgers, the offensive engine runs through several cylinders. Max Muncy has 21 home runs and 49 RBI, while Kyle Tucker is contributing 51 RBI and nine home runs. Shohei Ohtani, doing damage both on the mound and at the plate, carries a 1.79 ERA alongside 23 home runs and 68 runs scored. On the Boston side, Willson Contreras has been a force with 23 home runs and 67 RBI, and Wilyer Abreu has quietly put together a strong season with 16 home runs, 53 RBI, and 101 hits. Both teams enter on two-game winning streaks, which means neither side is coming in cold.

Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers Game Information

Game Date: July 31, 2026
Game Time: 10:10 PM ET
TV Channel: NESN, Spectrum SportsNet LA, and MLB.TV – Boston Red Sox
Location: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Boston sits seven games back in the division, but their recent form — 7-3 over their last 10 — signals a team that is not conceding anything. The Red Sox have also been exceptional on the road, posting a 32-22 mark away from Fenway, which matters in a hostile environment like Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles, meanwhile, is protecting a division lead and has gone 6-4 over their last 10. The Dodgers are 33-20 at home, making Chavez Ravine a genuine advantage. For Boston, every game on this West Coast trip carries weight in the wild card picture.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 69-40
Home Record: 33-20
Away Record: 36-20
Division Record: 7-5
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .633

Boston Red Sox Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 57-51
Home Record: 25-29
Away Record: 32-22
Division Record: 14-8
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .528

Stat Leaders

Los Angeles Dodgers (69-40, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Enrique Hernández, 0.571
RBI Leader: Andy Pages, 71 RBI
Home Run Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 68 Runs
Hits Leader: Freddie Freeman, 121 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Andy Pages, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 1.79 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 118 K
Wins Leader: Justin Wrobleski, 11 W
Saves Leader: Tanner Scott, 16 SV

Boston Red Sox (57-51, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jahmai Jones, 0.385
RBI Leader: Willson Contreras, 67 RBI
Home Run Leader: Willson Contreras, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Willson Contreras, 55 Runs
Hits Leader: Ceddanne Rafaela, 113 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jarren Duran, 15 SB
ERA Leader: Aroldis Chapman, 1.72 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Ranger Suarez, 103 K
Wins Leader: Sonny Gray, 13 W
Saves Leader: Aroldis Chapman, 26 SV

What to Watch For

Eric Lauer has become one of the more quietly compelling pitching acquisitions of the season. Acquired from Toronto for cash in mid-May, he carries a 2.96 ERA, 30 strikeouts, and five wins — and the Dodgers have not lost in any of his eight starts. That kind of run demands attention. Enrique Hernández is also worth watching; his .571 average in recent action suggests he is locked in at the plate in a way that can change a game quickly.

For Boston, Aroldis Chapman has been dominant in the closer role with a 1.72 ERA and 26 saves, giving the Red Sox a genuine weapon to protect late leads. Ceddanne Rafaela, who hit his first career grand slam earlier in this road trip to help Boston overcome a no-hitter through five innings, has 113 hits on the season and is playing with confidence. Andruw Monasterio also delivered a walk-off two-run home run in extra innings recently, showing Boston has depth beyond its headliners.

With Garrett Crochet on the 60-day IL with a shoulder injury, Boston’s rotation has leaned on contributors like Jake Bennett, who owns a 2.74 ERA and six wins, and Connelly Early, who has seven wins and a 3.44 ERA. Those are legitimate arms capable of keeping the Dodgers’ deep lineup in check.

Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report

Ben Casparius – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Ben Casparius to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Blake Snell – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Blake Snell on the 60-day injured list due to loose bodies in his left elbow.
Will Smith – Neck (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred C Will Smith to the 60-day injured list with a neck inflammation.
Brusdar Graterol – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Brusdar Graterol from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right shoulder surgery.
Bobby Miller – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Bobby Miller on the 60-day injured list with right shoulder soreness.
Tyler Glasnow – Back (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Tyler Glasnow from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with low back spasms.
Blake Treinen – Elbow (D15) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Blake Treinen on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
Gavin Stone – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Gavin Stone from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Jake Cousins – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Jake Cousins from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to recovery from Tommy John surgery (UCL reconstruction) on his right elbow.

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 due to left wrist fracture.
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.

Los Angeles Dodgers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 31, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 01, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 02, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 03, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 04, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 05, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 07, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 08, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 09, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 10, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals

Boston Red Sox Upcoming 2026 Schedule

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
August 09, 2026 vs Athletics
August 10, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays

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