Boston's bullpen falters, allowing the Padres to secure a 6-2 victory in the game between the two teams
In the world of Major League Baseball, the action is heating up as we approach the business end of the season. The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros are set to square off in a three-game series, while the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants will also face off in a similar series.
In the AL, Garrett Crochet is scheduled to start Monday night for the Red Sox in the opener of their series at Houston. Meanwhile, the Padres are yet to announce their starter for Monday night's game against the Giants.
The Red Sox's last outing saw them fall short against the Padres, with Brayan Bello on the hook for all five of San Diego's runs. Dylan Cease pitched six innings for the Red Sox before giving up four runs in the seventh. Two runs were scored when Xander Bogaerts committed a fielder error on a potential double-play grounder by Romy Gonzalez. However, Bogaerts did manage to match his single-season career high with his 19th stolen base.
The Padres, on the other hand, have been in impressive form, winning 11 of their last 14 games. Their recent success has seen them briefly take the lead in the NL West, but the Dodgers managed to tie the standings following a recent win. As of August 16, 2025, the Padres and Dodgers are tied atop the NL West standings, with no lead for either team.
The seventh inning was a crucial one for the Padres in their last game. Jarren Duran and Trevor Story got on base, and Masataka Yoshida was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Adrian Morejon then stepped up to strike out rookie Roman Anthony to end the inning. Wilyer Abreu followed this up by singling to load the bases again. The inning concluded with Jake Cronenworth walking with the bases loaded, giving San Diego a 5-0 lead.
This tight race in the NL West is set to continue as the Padres and Giants, and the Red Sox and Astros, go head-to-head in their respective series. The stakes are high, and every game could prove crucial in determining the eventual division winners. Stay tuned for updates as these series unfold.
Toronto news outlets are reporting that the MLB action in the upcoming series between the Red Sox and Astros, as well as the Padres and Giants, could be pivotal in deciding the winners of their respective divisions. The Red Sox's Garrett Crochet is scheduled to start against Houston on Monday, while the Padres have yet to announce their starter for the game against the Giants. The Red Sox's last outing against the Padres saw a tight seventh inning that saw San Diego take a 5-0 lead, which could impact the upcoming series.
