Red Sox Take a Needed Day Off Before Hosting the Giants

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have the day off Thursday after completing a challenging series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park.

Boston fell 7–6 in 10 innings Wednesday afternoon. The Red Sox took an early lead when Nick Sogard hit the first home run of his Major League career. Mickey Gasper later delivered a three-run home run, marking his third consecutive game with a homer and helping Boston tie the score.

Starting pitcher Payton Tolle recorded six strikeouts over five innings, but Arizona ultimately scored the decisive run in extra innings.

Despite the loss, the Red Sox remain in a competitive position as the regular season enters an important stretch. Boston currently holds a 68–59 record and sits in third place in the American League East, behind the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees.

The Red Sox are also currently in a postseason position, holding a 5½-game advantage in the American League Wild Card race.

Thursday's day off gives the team an opportunity to reset following a demanding stretch of games. Boston has won four of its last ten contests.

The Red Sox return to action Friday, August 21, when they open a three-game home series against the San Francisco Giants. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET at Fenway Park.