Red Sox vs. Athletics: Predictions, Where to Watch (9/10/25)

The Boston Red Sox look for a series sweep this afternoon against the Athletics after dominant performances in the first two games.

Boston’s pitching staff has completely silenced the Athletics’ offense, tossing back-to-back shutouts, while the bats have piled on 13 runs in the series. The lineup has scored at least six runs in three straight games, showing resilience in the absence of rookie Roman Anthony at the top of the order.

Anthony had catalyzed the Red Sox offense since his call-up in June, driving their summer surge.

The Red Sox sit effectively tied with the New York Yankees for the top American League Wild Card spot and are just three games back of the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East.

Against the Athletics, ace Garrett Crochet set the tone with seven scoreless innings on Monday, followed by a dazzling debut from Connelly Early, who struck out 11 in five shutout innings Tuesday.

Today, Boston turns to another rookie, Payton Tolle. He impressed in his debut in August, allowing two runs over 5.1 innings, but struggled in his follow-up start, giving up five runs in three innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Mason Barnett, another rookie, gets the start for the Athletics. He’s been roughed up in his first two MLB outings, entering today with a 9.00 ERA.

Prediction

The Red Sox have all the momentum, their bats are clicking, and the Athletics’ rotation remains shaky. Expect Boston to complete the sweep.

Prediction: Red Sox 6, Athletics 4

Starting Lineups

Boston Red Sox

1. Jarren Duran – LF

2. Alex Bregman – 3B

3. Nathan Lowe – 1B

4. Trevor Story – SS

5. Masataka Yoshida – DH

6. Nick Sogard – RF

6. Carlos Narváez – C

7. David Hamilton – 2B

8. Nate Eaton – CF

9. Colton Wong – C

Starting Pitcher: Payton Tolle (LHP) — 0–1, 7.56 ERA

Athletics

1. Jacob Wilson – SS

2. Shea Langeliers – DH

3. Brent Rooker – RF

4. Colby Thomas – CF

5. Darell Hernaiz – 3B

6. Nick Kurtz – 1B

7. Zack Gelof – 2B

8. Willie MacIver – C

9. JJ Bleday – LF

Starting Pitcher: Mason Barnett (RHP) — 1-1, 9.00 ERA

How to Watch Red Sox vs. Athletics

First pitch for this afternoon’s game between the Boston Red Sox and the Athletics is set for 3:45 PM Eastern at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.

The game airs live on NESN and NBC Sports California. It streams live for out-of-market viewers on MLB.TV.

Boston Red Sox vs. Athletics

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

First Pitch: 3:45 PM Eastern / 12:45 PM Pacific

Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA

TV: NESN, NBC Sports California

Streaming: MLB.TV