How to Watch Astros vs. Red Sox: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 21
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Aug. 21, 2024 9:23 a.m. ET
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Jarren Duran and Yordan Alvarez take the field when the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros meet on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the Astros vs. Red Sox game.
Jarren Duran goes deep for the Red Sox in the eighth inning, taking the lead against the Astros
Jarren Duran went deep for the Boston Red Sox in the eighth inning, taking the lead against the Houston Astros.
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Astros vs. Red Sox Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- TV: Watch on MLB Network
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Houston Astros vs. the Boston Red Sox on FOX Sports!
Astros vs. Red Sox Prediction
- Score Prediction: Astros 5, Red Sox 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Astros 54%, Red Sox 46%
Astros vs. Red Sox Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 8.5 | -111 | -109 | 6-5 BOS |
| 8/19/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 8 | -146 | +123 | 5-4 HOU |
| 8/11/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 10.5 | -143 | +120 | 10-2 HOU |
| 8/10/2024 | Red Sox | -1.5 | 10.5 | -113 | -107 | 5-4 HOU |
| 8/9/2024 | Red Sox | -1.5 | 9.5 | -135 | +115 | 8-4 HOU |
| 8/30/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 10 | -130 | +110 | 7-4 HOU |
| 8/29/2023 | Red Sox | -1.5 | 10.5 | -118 | -101 | 6-2 HOU |
| 8/28/2023 | Red Sox | -1.5 | 10 | -134 | +113 | 13-5 HOU |
| 8/24/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 9 | -142 | +120 | 17-1 BOS |
| 8/23/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 8.5 | -112 | -108 | 7-5 BOS |
Astros Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.8 |
| HR | 19 |
| ERA | 2.27 |
| K/9 | 10.5 |
Astros Player Insights
- Alvarez provides the Astros with an injection of both power and average, leading the team in dingers with 25 and hitting at .308. He has also knocked in 66 runs this season.
- Among all MLB hitters, Alvarez ranks sixth in batting average, fourth in on-base percentage, and 10th in slugging.
- Alex Bregman has 25 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs and 36 walks while batting .261.
- Bregman is 46th in home runs in the majors, and 60th in RBI.
- Jose Altuve has 22 doubles, 16 home runs and 36 walks while batting .300.
- Altuve is on a five-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .333 with a double, a home run, two walks and three RBI.
- Yainer Diaz's 71 runs batted in lead his team.
- Diaz is riding a four-game hitting streak into this one. During his last five outings he is hitting .364 with three home runs and four RBI.
Astros Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 16 | White Sox | L 5-4 | Spencer Arrighetti vs Garrett Crochet |
| August 17 | White Sox | W 6-1 | Hunter Brown vs Chris Flexen |
| August 18 | White Sox | W 2-0 | Framber Valdez vs Ky Bush |
| August 19 | Red Sox | W 5-4 | Yusei Kikuchi vs Tanner Houck |
| August 20 | Red Sox | L 6-5 | Ronel Blanco vs Nick Pivetta |
| August 21 | Red Sox | - | Justin Verlander vs Cooper Criswell |
| August 22 | @ Orioles | - | Spencer Arrighetti vs Corbin Burnes |
| August 23 | @ Orioles | - | Hunter Brown vs Albert Suarez |
| August 24 | @ Orioles | - | Framber Valdez vs Trevor Rogers |
| August 25 | @ Orioles | - | Yusei Kikuchi vs Dean Kremer |
| August 26 | @ Phillies | - | Ronel Blanco vs Aaron Nola |
Learn more about this Astros vs. Red Sox matchup on Fox Sports.
Red Sox Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.3 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 5.35 |
| K/9 | 7.8 |
Red Sox Player Insights
- Duran is hitting .293 with 38 doubles, 13 triples, 17 home runs and 44 walks, while getting on base at a rate of .350.
- Duran is 71st in homers and 41st in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Rafael Devers has hit 27 home runs with 77 RBI while batting .297. Those numbers are pace the clubhouse.
- Among all MLB hitters, Devers is 12th in homers and 20th in RBI.
- Ceddanne Rafaela is hitting .262 with 17 doubles, four triples, 13 home runs and 15 walks.
- Tyler O'Neill has 16 doubles, 22 home runs and 40 walks while batting .262.
Red Sox Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 16 | @ Orioles | W 12-10 | Brennan Bernardino vs Corbin Burnes |
| August 17 | @ Orioles | W 5-1 | Brayan Bello vs Cade Povich |
| August 18 | @ Orioles | L 4-2 | Kutter Crawford vs Albert Suarez |
| August 19 | @ Astros | L 5-4 | Tanner Houck vs Yusei Kikuchi |
| August 20 | @ Astros | W 6-5 | Nick Pivetta vs Ronel Blanco |
| August 21 | @ Astros | - | Cooper Criswell vs Justin Verlander |
| August 23 | Diamondbacks | - | Brayan Bello vs Zac Gallen |
| August 24 | Diamondbacks | - | Kutter Crawford vs Merrill Kelly |
| August 25 | Diamondbacks | - | Tanner Houck vs Brandon Pfaadt |
| August 26 | Blue Jays | - | Kutter Crawford vs Yariel Rodriguez |
| August 26 | Blue Jays | - | Nick Pivetta vs Yariel Rodriguez |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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