Astros @ Red Sox · May 1, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Fri, May 1, 2026

Fenway Park Regular Season

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Away starter

Mike Burrows

Home starter

Jake Bennett

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Red Sox prospect Bennett provides much-needed solid start in MLB debut

BOSTON -- Jake Bennett (Boston's No. 6 prospect) earned his first big league start by filling a need for the Red Sox. Already down Garrett Crochet and Sonny Gray among the injuries within its rotation, Boston promoted the left-hander to start Friday’s series opener against the Astros at Fenway Park.

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Jarren Duran leads Red Sox to victory with huge homer00:03:11

Jarren Duran crushes a three-run homer, Jake Bennett makes his MLB Debut in the Red Sox 3-1 win over the Astros

Condensed Game: HOU@BOS - 5/1/2600:12:35

Condensed Game: Carlos Correa and the Astros take on Jarren Duran and the Red Sox on May 1, 2026

Jarren Duran's three-run homer (2)00:00:31

Jarren Duran crushes a three-run homer to right field, putting the Red Sox on top 3-1 in the bottom of the 3rd inning

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