Giants face Red Sox in Game 2 of three-game series

The San Francisco Giants play the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of their series at Fenway Park on August 22, 2026. Right-hander Blade Tidwell starts for the Giants, making his 12th appearance and fourth start of the season. Tidwell has a 4.33 ERA and is yet to record a decision. For the Red Sox, left-hander Patrick Sandoval takes the mound as he makes his eighth start of the season following Tommy John surgery, holding a 4.76 ERA. Both pitchers are looking to rebound after poor recent outings.

• 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — 8/22 Gamethread: Giants @ Red Sox