Red Sox aim for series sweep against Diamondbacks at Fenway Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Boston Red Sox host the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 19, 2026, looking to complete a three-game sweep at Fenway Park. Payton Tolle is set to start for Boston after solid performances in the first two games of the series, where the team scored 20 runs. In the previous match, Adley Rutschman had a strong game with three RBIs and his first home run with the team. The Red Sox hope to carry this momentum into a scheduled off day following the game.
- •Red Sox scored 20 runs in the first two games of the series.
- •Payton Tolle starts with an 8-6 record and 2.97 ERA.
- •Adley Rutschman hit his first home run with Boston in the last game.
- •First pitch scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET.
- •Diamondbacks counter with Brandon Pfaadt, who has not allowed an earned run in his last four starts.
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Reveal Lineup With Chance To Finish Off Diamondbacks Sweep
"Payton Tolle takes the mound as the Red Sox look to complete a sweep of the Diamondbacks before Thursday’s scheduled off day.
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