How to Watch Red Sox vs. Guardians: Live Stream or on TV
The Boston Red Sox (13-14), with Brayan Bello on the hill, host the Cleveland Guardians (13-13) who will counter with Zach Plesac, at 4:10 PM ET on Saturday.
If you’re trying to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the Boston-Cleveland matchup.
When is Red Sox vs. Guardians and when does it start?
This matchup between the Red Sox and Guardians is set to start on Saturday, April 29, 2023. You should expect the opening pitch at 4:10 PM ET.
Where to watch Red Sox vs. Guardians
The Red Sox and Guardians will hit the field at Fenway Park for this matchup on April 29, and if you would like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NESN.
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Red Sox vs. Guardians Game Preview
The Guardians beat the Red Sox 5-2 yesterday, with Shane Bieber getting the win (7.0 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 4 K) and Will Brennan leading the way offensively (going 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI). Nick Pivetta (5.0 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 5 K) took the loss for the Red Sox.
Red Sox Stats, Odds & Insights
The Red Sox have gone 7-5 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 58.3% of those games).
Boston ranks seventh-best in baseball with 34 total home runs.
The Red Sox are eighth in baseball with a .427 slugging percentage.
Boston’s 5.13 team ERA ranks 26th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Red Sox average MLB’s 23rd-ranked WHIP (1.363).
Guardians Stats, Odds & Insights
The Guardians have entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won four of those games.
Cleveland’s 15 home runs rank 29th in MLB this season.
The Guardians rank 27th in the majors with a .353 team slugging percentage.
Cleveland has pitched to a 3.90 ERA this season, which ranks 11th in baseball.
The Guardians have a combined WHIP of 1.262 as a pitching staff, which ranks 12th in MLB.
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Red Sox Starter Recent Performance: Brayan Bello
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Brewers | Apr. 23 | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Angels | Apr. 17 | 2.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Guardians Starter Recent Performance: Zach Plesac
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Marlins | Apr. 22 | 5.0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| at Nationals | Apr. 15 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Mariners | Apr. 9 | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| at Athletics | Apr. 3 | 1.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Red Sox Key Players to Watch
Bello (0-1) takes the mound for the Red Sox to make his third start of the season.
In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the right-hander threw 4 2/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
Over his two appearances this season, opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .406 against him. He has a 9.82 ERA and averages 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings.
Rafael Devers leads Boston in home runs (nine) and runs batted in (24) this season while batting .231.
Alex Verdugo’s batting average of .299 leads all Boston hitters this season.
Masataka Yoshida has 22 hits this season and a slash line of .275/.366/.463.
Guardians Key Players to Watch
Plesac (1-1) will take to the mound for the Guardians and make his fifth start of the season.
The right-hander gave up three earned runs in five innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Miami Marlins.
The 28-year-old has an ERA of 6.50, a 3.25 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.833 in four games this season.
Jose Ramirez paces the Guardians in home runs (three), runs batted in (16) and has accumulated a team-best batting average of .273.
Steven Kwan is hitting .265 with three doubles, a triple and 18 walks.
Andres Gimenez has seven doubles, a home run and eight walks while hitting .253.
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