On the evening of July 9, 2024, the Oakland Athletics are set to go head-to-head with the Boston Red Sox at Boston’s Fenway Park. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM under expected overcast skies.

Joey Estes will helm the pitcher’s mound for the Athletics, bringing along an ERA of 4.392. Opposing him, Brayan Bello will take the mound for the Red Sox with an ERA of 5.192.

As for the standings in the 2024 AL West, the Athletics are currently in 14th place, sporting a record of 34-58 which corresponds to a .370 winning percentage. They hold a division record of 9 wins and 17 losses, ranking 5th in the AL West. Their performance in the last 10 games includes 5 wins, despite a current losing streak of one game. The Athletics have secured 22 victories at home against 25 losses, and their away record stands at 12-33. They have recorded more successes during day games, with 16 wins to 18 in night games. Overall, the team has scored 347 runs while conceding 436.

On the flip side, the Boston Red Sox occupy the 5th slot in the AL East Division with a record of 49-40, which reflects a .550 winning percentage. They are positioned 3rd in their division with 13 wins versus 11 losses. Their recent form shows 6 victories out of the last 10 games, and they are currently on a winning streak of one game. At Fenhouse Park, the Red Sox have a home record of 20-23 and a stronger performance on the road with 29 wins and 17 losses. They have performed better in night games, claiming 28 wins compared to 21 in daytime encounters. The team’s offensive squad has tallied 414 runs, whereas their pitchers and defense have given up 378 runs.