What time is the Astros vs Red Sox game on May 1 and how to watch?

Game Details

The Red Sox will host the Astros on Friday night to kick off a three-game series. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET and can be watched on NESN+ with radio coverage on WEEI-FM 93.7.

Bennett's MLB Debut

Left-handed pitcher Jake Bennett will make his MLB debut for the Red Sox after the team placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day injured list. Bennett was called up from Triple-A Worcester, where he is 2-1 with a 0.86 ERA in five starts this season with 16 strikeouts and three walks in 21 innings. The 24-year-old was acquired by Boston from Washington in December for pitching prospect Luis Perales and missed the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery.

Opposing Pitcher

The Astros will counter with righthander Mike Burrows, who is 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA in two appearances against the Red Sox. Bennett has not faced any Houston batters in his career.

Team Status

Both teams are struggling heading into the matchup. The Red Sox dropped to 12-19 and last place in the AL East after losing the final two games of their series at Toronto. The Astros sit at 12-20, tied for last in the AL West with the Angels after splitting a doubleheader with Baltimore on Thursday.