Red Sox aim for series win against Giants in final homestand game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Boston Red Sox face the San Francisco Giants today at Fenway Park, aiming for a series victory. After a comeback win last night, the Red Sox will start Jake Bennett, who is returning after a brief break. The Giants will send rookie Matt Wilkinson to the mound, expected to pitch only a few innings. Success in this game is crucial for the Red Sox as they try to gain ground on the New York Yankees in the playoff race. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:15 PM.
- •Red Sox secured a comeback win last night against the Giants.
- •Jake Bennett starts for Boston after a short absence.
- •Matt Wilkinson makes his second career start for San Francisco.
- •Red Sox need to surpass the Yankees in the standings for playoff positioning.
- •Game starts at 3:15 PM on NBC and Peacock.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox End Homestand With Sweep Attempt of Giants
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