The expected ERA for Gage Jump is nearly six over the last month and a half, and the bullpen behind him isn't inspiring any confidence being around league-worst. Jake Bennett has been solid enough, possessing an expected ERA at 2.98 in that same time, and I trust the Red Sox offense to get something going here against Jump and Co tonight. Team Total over 5.5 runs for the Red Sox for 0.5u at -111 as the outs line for Jump is heavily juiced to the under 15.5 and I love the Red Sox offense facing the A's pitching for nine guaranteed at bats.
Rookie left-hander Jake Bennett has got the winning decision in his last five starts, and he's only allowed six runs in his last six starts. While Bennett wins, the Red Sox have moved up to 55-50 with a two-game lead in the wild card hunt. The Red Sox have won 18 of their past 20 games while tonightтАЩs opponent, the Athletics, have lost 24 of their last 30 games. After a fantastic start, Athletics rookie left-hander Gage Jump has lost his last five starts with a 9.65 ERA over that stretch. Red Sox to win.
Springs (hip) allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits and no walks with four strikeouts over three innings with Single-A Stockton on Friday.
Cortes went 1-for-2 with a double, three RBI and a walk in Friday's 8-3 win over the Rangers.
Anthony (finger) will undergo an evaluation following this weekend, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Bennett (7-6) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on five hits and a walk over four innings as the Red Sox fell 8-4 to the Pirates. He struck out six.
Jump allowed three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out one over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Friday.
Butler went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-3 win over the Rangers.
McNeil went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, two doubles and three total RBI in Friday's 8-3 win over the Rangers.
Wilson was removed from Friday's game against the Rangers after getting hit on the hand by a pitch, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Martinez cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Worcester, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
The Athletics announced Friday that Sterner underwent right knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
