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August 9, 2026 β’ Fenway Park, Boston
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 9, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Athletics (47-71) travels to play Boston Red Sox (64-53) at Fenway Park, Boston.
Athletics
Visiting Side
Record
47-71
Boston Red Sox
Home Side
Record
64-53
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATH
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
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BOS
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Athletics
VS
32%
Boston Red Sox
Projected Score
ATH 7
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BOS 3.1
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Boston Red Sox has a stronger home record.
- Athletics boasts a more productive batting lineup.
- Athletics has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.
Athletics
STAT
Boston Red Sox
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Boston Red Sox plays on familiar turf at Fenway Park, Boston.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Athletics Could Win
Athletics brings a Team ERA of 5.51 and Batting Average of .245 into the matchup.
Why Boston Red Sox Could Win
Boston Red Sox counters with a Team ERA of 10.13 and Batting Average of .117.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Athletics's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Fenway Park, Boston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
36,817
Closing Odds
Line: BOS -211 | O/U: 9
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
J.T. Ginn
Home Starter
Erik Miller
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Athletics (90.1%)
Boston Red Sox (9.9%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles
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