The Boston Red Sox (45-43) host the Oakland Athletics (25-64) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Fenway Park. The matchup starts at 7:10 PM ET. The Red Sox will call on Brennan Bernardino (1-0) versus the Athletics and Luis Medina (2-7).
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Boston vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 7, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
- How to Watch on TV: NESN
- Probable Pitchers: Bernardino – BOS (1-0, 2.70 ERA) vs Medina – OAK (2-7, 6.37 ERA)
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Red Sox vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Bernardino | Medina | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | GS | 8 |
| 1-0 | W-L | 2-7 |
| 2.70 | ERA | 6.37 |
| 26.2 | IP | 53.2 |
| 7 | BB | 31 |
| 26 | SO | 49 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Brennan Bernardino
- The lefty last pitched on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers, when he threw 1 1/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up one hit.
- The 31-year-old has put up an ERA of 2.70, with 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 24 games this season. Opponents are hitting .220 against him.
- Bernardino and his team have yet to cover the spread in any of their three chances this season.
- Out of Bernardino’s three starts with a total this season, one has hit the over.
Bernardino’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rangers | Jul. 4 | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| at Blue Jays | Jul. 2 | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Marlins | Jun. 28 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| at White Sox | Jun. 25 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| at Twins | Jun. 20 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Medina
- The right-hander gave up one earned run in five innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Chicago White Sox.
- The 24-year-old has pitched to a 6.37 ERA this season with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 5.2 walks per nine across 11 games.
- In eight starts this season, he’s earned two quality starts.
- He has yet to finish an appearance without an earned run allowed this season.
- When Medina starts, the Athletics have gone 2-6-0 against the spread.
- Medina has started eight games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in five of them.
Medina’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. White Sox | Jun. 30 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| at Blue Jays | Jun. 25 | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| at Guardians | Jun. 20 | 4.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Rays | Jun. 14 | 4.2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| at Brewers | Jun. 9 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
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