The Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox continue their three-game midweek series on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Fenway Park in a clash of two evenly matched teams trying to push themselves above .500 and gain ground in highly competitive divisions. The Red Sox come into the game with an 18–18 record, while the Rangers are just behind at 17–18, making this matchup particularly important for momentum as both teams enter a crucial stretch of May baseball. The Rangers are hoping to turn things around offensively, having recently hired former All-Star Bret Boone as their new hitting coach to inject life into a lineup that has underperformed relative to expectations. Despite having a talented roster that includes Marcus Semien, Corey Seager, and Adolis García, Texas has struggled with run production in recent weeks, which has directly impacted their ability to cover the run line—going just 1–4 ATS in their last five games. On the mound, Texas will send right-hander Tyler Mahle to the hill, and although he’s been limited in appearances due to his ongoing return from Tommy John surgery, he’s been effective when healthy, entering the game with a sparkling 1.19 ERA and showing good command and velocity in short stints. For Boston, the story has been one of inconsistency, alternating wins and losses while searching for stability on both sides of the ball. Offensively, they’ve been led by Wilyer Abreu and Rafael Devers, while Triston Casas continues to show power potential, but the Red Sox haven’t quite been able to string together complete performances.

Tanner Houck gets the start for Boston, bringing a 2–3 record and a 3.67 ERA into the game; he’s shown flashes of brilliance but has also had trouble navigating lineups a second and third time through. The total has gone over in six of the last ten meetings between these teams, and with two lineups capable of producing crooked numbers—even amid current inconsistencies—there’s potential for offensive fireworks, particularly with Fenway Park’s hitter-friendly dimensions. The Red Sox have gone 4–6 ATS in their last ten and continue to battle injuries, especially in their pitching staff, where several starters remain sidelined. Defensively, both teams have been mostly solid, though Boston’s infield has shown lapses in late-game situations, which has cost them in several tight losses. The matchup between Mahle’s control and Boston’s aggressive approach at the plate could be the key to the game—if Mahle can keep his pitch count down and avoid long innings, the Rangers could keep the game tight into the later frames. Boston, meanwhile, will look to jump on him early and get to Texas’s bullpen, which has been taxed and vulnerable in recent outings. Both clubs understand the significance of this series in setting the tone for the remainder of May, and with two experienced managers pulling the strings, fans can expect a well-played, high-intensity contest under the lights at Fenway Park.