Jake Bennett takes ball in rubber match vs. Angels
TV: NESN First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET The Red Sox are within striking distance of dropping their magic number and securing a playoff spot over the next week or so. They can take another step if they can take the series from the Angels. Jake Bennett heads to the hill to get the rotation back […]
BALTIMORE, Maryland - September 3, 2026 - Jake Bennett of the Boston Red Sox takes the mound in the highly anticipated rubber match against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park. The Red Sox are on the verge of dropping their magic number and securing a playoff spot, making this series crucial for their chances. Bennett steps up to the plate with the team's rotation needing a boost after a successful weekend in Baltimore.
The Angels are set to face Ryan Johnson, who has been performing well lately, allowing one run or fewer in four of his last five starts. The next chapter in this intense matchup looms on the horizon.
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