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Red Sox Face Guardians in Crucial 2025 Matchup

9/2/2025

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Summary

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The Boston Red Sox will play the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park on September 2, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. ET.
The Red Sox are favored at -256, winning 60% of their favored games this season.
Garrett Crochet (14-5, 2.40 ERA) will pitch for Boston, while Slade Cecconi starts for Cleveland.
The Red Sox aim for their first postseason appearance since 2021, currently holding the second AL Wild Card spot.

History

Historical Context

The Boston Red Sox's 1918 World Series victory marked the end of an era, as they entered an 86-year championship drought exacerbated by the infamous trade of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in 1919. This trade intensified the rivalry between the teams. As of 2025, the Red Sox aim for their first postseason appearance since 2021, reflecting their ongoing struggles and the impact on fan expectations.

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Story summary

The Boston Red Sox will play the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park on September 2, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. ET.
The Red Sox are favored at -256, winning 60% of their favored games this season.
Garrett Crochet (14-5, 2.40 ERA) will pitch for Boston, while Slade Cecconi starts for Cleveland.
The Red Sox aim for their first postseason appearance since 2021, currently holding the second AL Wild Card spot.

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