MLB Matinee Showdown: Athletics vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 18th
Get ready for some daytime baseball action on Thursday, September 18th at Fenway Park in Boston as the Athletics wrap up a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox. The game is set to kick off at 1:35 p.m. EDT and will be aired on NESN and NBC Sports California. Fans eager to catch this MLB matchup can tune in for free using services like DIRECTV, which offers a complimentary trial, or FuboTV, which also provides a free trial along with up to $30 off the initial month. Additionally, MLB.TV offers various packages, including one that allows fans to listen to radio broadcasts without blackout restrictions.
The Red Sox are fresh off their 11th walk-off victory of the season, tying them for the most in MLB. In their latest game, Nick Sogard delivered the game-winning run with a pinch-hit fielder's choice grounder in the 10th inning, securing a crucial 5-4 win for Boston. Thursday's matinee serves as the rubber match following The Athletics' 2-1 series-opening triumph on Tuesday. The Red Sox will have Brayan Bello on the mound, aiming to bounce back from his recent loss to the New York Yankees.
So far in this series, only one home run has been hit, a solo shot by Boston's Rob Refsnyder in the second inning of Wednesday's game. With an 83-69 record, the Red Sox trail the Toronto Blue Jays by six games in the AL East but are just two games behind the Yankees in the Wild Card race. The Seattle Mariners are tied with Boston, currently holding the second Wild Card spot while the Red Sox occupy the final position.
Don't miss out on the matchup between The Athletics and the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, September 18th at 1:35 p.m. EDT at Fenway Park in Boston. You can catch the action on DIRECTV (free trial), FuboTV (free trial), or MLB.TV (free trial). For those interested in sports betting in Massachusetts, check out our MA sports betting guide to learn the basics and how to read odds. Sign up for DIRECTV to enjoy three free months of premium channels, including MAX, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and Starz. FuboTV offers over 200 channels covering sports and entertainment, with a free trial and up to $30 off the first month for new customers. MLB.TV provides fans with the opportunity to watch out-of-market MLB games, with packages starting at $129.99 for a single club or $149.99 for the entire league, including options for radio broadcasts with no blackout restrictions and Giants.TV for streaming San Francisco Giants games in-market without blackouts.
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