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August 2, 2026 β’ Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 2, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Boston Red Sox (60-51) travels to play Los Angeles Dodgers (69-43) at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles.
Boston Red Sox
Visiting Side
Record
60-51
Los Angeles Dodgers
Home Side
Record
69-43
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BOS
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2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
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LOS
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0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
34%
Boston Red Sox
VS
66%
Los Angeles Dodgers
Projected Score
BOS 2.5
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LOS 6.8
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Boston Red Sox has a better road record than Los Angeles Dodgers's home record.
- Los Angeles Dodgers boasts a more productive batting lineup.
- Los Angeles Dodgers has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.
Boston Red Sox
STAT
Los Angeles Dodgers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Los Angeles Dodgers plays on familiar turf at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Boston Red Sox Could Win
Boston Red Sox brings a Team ERA of 10.13 and Batting Average of .117 into the matchup.
Why Los Angeles Dodgers Could Win
Los Angeles Dodgers counters with a Team ERA of 4.29 and Batting Average of .234.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Los Angeles Dodgers's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
46,834
Closing Odds
Line: LAD -186 | O/U: 8.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Jake Bennett
Home Starter
Emmet Sheehan
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Boston Red Sox (9.6%)
Los Angeles Dodgers (90.4%)
Total Submissions: 59 circles
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