The upcoming matchup on August 25, 2024, at Fenway Park features the Arizona Diamondbacks taking on the Boston Red Sox, starting at 1:35 PM, under partially cloudy skies. Merrill Kelly, holding a 3.635 ERA, will lead the pitching for the Diamondbacks while Tanner Houck, with a 3.007 ERA, takes the mound for the Red Sox. Currently, the Diamondbacks are fourth in the 2024 NL West Division with a win-loss record of 73-56, showing a strong form of late with a streak of four consecutive wins and a 7-3 performance in their recent outings. Confident both at home and away, they’ve played slightly better during nighttime games, gathering 47 wins as opposed to 26 in daytime matches, and have outscored opponents with 690 runs to 603. The Red Sox, sitting seventh in the AL East Division with a record of 67-60, reflect a stable yet challenging season. They have a near-even split in divisional games at 16-15 and have slightly better success on the road (38-27) compared to home games (29-33). They’ve secured 42 of their wins under the night sky, contrasting with 25 daytime victories, and have scored 630 runs while conceding 612. Both teams are gearing up for an intriguing face-off at one of baseball’s iconic venues.