Astros vs. Red Sox: Game 111 Lineups and Insights

Astros vs. Red Sox: Game 111 Lineups and Insights
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Astros at Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. (Apple TV)

Game 111: Astros at Red Sox Lineups and Highlights

Red Sox fans were hoping for a groundbreaking trade to bolster their playoff prospects but instead witnessed modest team enhancements. As the trade deadline loomed, the Red Sox opted for strategic, smaller transactions, bringing in starting pitcher Dustin May from the Dodgers and reliever Steven Matz from the Cardinals.

Meanwhile, the Astros took a more assertive approach at Fenway Park for Friday’s game, welcoming back Carlos Correa. Correa debuted with Houston in 2015, playing shortstop and earning a World Series title in 2017, before moving to the Twins in 2021. He now returns to fill the third-base slot as Jeremy Peña, a Rhode Island native, nears recovery from a rib injury.

The Astros also fortified their team by adding infielder Ramón Urías from the Orioles and outfielder Jesús Sánchez from the Marlins.

Starting the game for the Red Sox will be Cooper Criswell, with Matz installed and Brennan Bernardino sent to Triple-A Worcester. The Astros will challenge them with Hunter Brown on the mound.

Lineups

ASTROS (62-47): - Pef1a SS, Altuve DH, Sánchez LF, Correa 3B, Díaz C, Walker 1B, Trammell CF, Smith RF, Dubon 2B - Pitching: RHP Hunter Brown (9-5, 2.54 ERA)

RED SOX (59-51): - Anthony LF, Bregman 3B, Duran CF, Toro 1B, Story SS, Yoshida DH, Narváez C, Abreu RF, Rafaela 2B - Pitching: RHP Cooper Criswell (1-0, 5.06 ERA)

Game Time: - 7:10 p.m. - Broadcast: Apple TV, WEEI-FM 93.7

Matchup Insights

Astros vs. Criswell: - Victor Caratini 0-2, Yainer Díaz 1-1, Mauricio Dubón 1-2, Chas McCormick 0-2

Red Sox vs. Brown: - Wilyer Abreu 0-2, Jarren Duran 0-2, David Hamilton 1-2, Ceddanne Rafaela 2-2, Abraham Toro 1-3, Connor Wong 1-2, Masataka Yoshida 0-2

Player Highlights: Jarren Duran showcased his prowess in July, hitting .317 with five homers, three triples, nine doubles, and 21 RBIs over 23 games.

Additional Notes

  • Walker Buehler will start against Houston on Saturday, with Lucas Giolito taking the mound on Sunday.
  • Jose Altuve shone in July, batting .363 with seven doubles, five home runs, and 21 RBIs in 24 games.
  • Roman Anthony excelled as the leadoff hitter in recent games, reaching base 10 times in 19 plate appearances.
  • Since June 4, the Red Sox have gone 30-17 with a remarkable +57 run differential.
  • In Brown’s previous outing against the Sox in August 2024, he allowed two runs over 5⅓ innings.
  • The Red Sox boasted a 17-7 record in July, tying with the Brewers for the best performance that month in MLB. The Astros, on the other hand, had a more challenging July at 12-13, their only losing month this season.

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