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August 23, 2026 β’ Fenway Park, Boston
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 23, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: San Francisco Giants (52-78) travels to play Boston Red Sox (71-59) at Fenway Park, Boston.
San Francisco Giants
Visiting Side
Record
52-78
Boston Red Sox
Home Side
Record
71-59
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SAN
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2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
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BOS
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0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ~ | 5 | 11 | 2 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
8%
San Francisco Giants
VS
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Boston Red Sox
Projected Score
SAN 3.6
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BOS 4.9
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Boston Red Sox has a stronger overall season performance.
- Boston Red Sox has a stronger home record.
- Boston Red Sox boasts a more productive batting lineup.
San Francisco Giants
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 San Francisco Giants Could Win
San Francisco Giants brings a Team ERA of 4.35 and Batting Average of .247 into the matchup.
Why Boston Red Sox Could Win
Boston Red Sox counters with a Team ERA of 3.51 and Batting Average of .251.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Boston Red Sox's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Fenway Park, Boston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
36,278
Closing Odds
Line: BOS -201 | O/U: 8.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Matt Wilkinson
Home Starter
Jake Bennett
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
San Francisco Giants (50.6%)
Boston Red Sox (49.4%)
Total Submissions: 56 circles
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