The Sacramento Athletics look to bounce back from a series-opening loss as they host the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Sutter Health Park.
Left-handed pitcher Gage Jump takes the mound for his 12th start of the season and third outing of the second half.
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The rookie left-hander enters the contest with a 3-6 record, a 4.42 ERA, and 61 strikeouts across 57 2/3 innings pitched.
Jump seeks recovery after allowing a career-high six earned runs in his previous start against Arizona.
Lineup Changes for Sacramento
Sacramento strengthens its lineup with the return of first baseman Nick Kurtz, who slots into the second spot behind leadoff hitter Jacob Wilson.
Jonah Heim serves as the designated hitter, while Tyler Soderstrom returns to left field batting cleanup.
The Athletics' lineup continues to feature several rookies, including Tommy White at third base, Colby Thomas in right field, Henry Bolte in center field, and Alika Williams at second base.
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Veteran catcher Brian Serven returns behind the plate.
Red Sox Rookie on the Mound
Boston sends rookie left-hander Jake Bennett to the mound for his 11th career start.
Bennett has posted a 2.58 ERA across his first 10 outings for the Red Sox despite surrendering three runs in his last appearance.
Offensive leaders for the visiting Red Sox include outfielder Wilyer Abreu, who carries a .
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251 batting average with 15 home runs, 51 RBIs, and 53 runs scored over 446 plate appearances.
