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Diamondbacks face Red Sox in key Wild Card series this week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Diamondbacks face Red Sox in key Wild Card series this week

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Boston Red Sox for a three-game series starting August 17. Both teams are competing for Wild Card positions, with the Red Sox currently holding a firm spot as the second AL Wild Card. The Diamondbacks are tied for second and third NL Wild Cards with the Padres and Phillies. This series features notable pitching matchups: Mitch Bratt and Alec Gamboa on Monday, Merrill Kelly against Ranger Suarez on Tuesday, and Brandon Pfaadt facing Payton Tolle on Wednesday. Gamboa is making his first MLB start, while Pfaadt has been performing well with a 1.28 ERA in recent outings.

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Latest Updates

•Red Sox lead the AL Wild Card race, 5.5 games ahead of challengers.
•Diamondbacks tied for NL Wild Card spots with Padres and Phillies.
•Alec Gamboa makes his MLB starting debut on Monday.
•Brandon Pfaadt has a strong recent ERA of 1.28.
•Series could influence playoff standings for both teams.

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7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Diamondbacks Series Preview #41 : Diamondbacks @ Red Sox

What they're saying

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The Wild Card Race The Red Sox are solidly in position to enter the playoffs as the second AL Wild Card. As of the morning of 16 August, they were 5.5 games ahead of the Orioles and the Rangers, who are competing for the third Wild Card. The Diamondbacks are fighting for a Wild Card. […]
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