Jason Gurwin has has spent the last 10 years in the technology, media, entertainment industries. For The Streamable, he specializes in all things media like streaming services, devices, and cord cutting.
Boston enters the matchup as losers of their last three games. Athletics: Sean Manaea (3-1, 3.07 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 43 strikeouts) Red Sox: Garrett Richards (2-2, 4.54 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 34 strikeouts).
The Red Sox are 10-11 in home games in 2020. Boston’s team on-base percentage of .320 is third in the American League. J.D. Martinez leads the team with an OBP of .404.
The Athletics have gone 10-4 away from home. Oakland has hit 47 home runs this season, fifth in the American League. Matt Olson leads the team with eight, averaging one every 14.5 at-bats.
The Athletics won the last meeting 4-1. James Kaprielian earned his first victory and Olson went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI for Oakland. Eduardo Rodriguez took his first loss for Boston.
Jason Gurwin has has spent the last 10 years in the technology, media, entertainment industries. For The Streamable, he specializes in all things media like streaming services, devices, and cord cutting.