Athletics vs Boston Red Sox Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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The Athletics visit the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday at Fenway Park, with the first pitch at 6:45 PM ET on MLB.TV. Oakland is 70–80 overall and 37–38 on the road. Boston is 82–68 and 45–30 at home. Right-hander Mason Barnett will start on the mound for the Athletics, while right-hander Lucas Giolito will start for Boston. The A’s are on the verge of being eliminated from postseason contention, while Boston is battling for the American League East title or an AL wild card. Score a run and win with free baseball picks.
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Mason Barnett has only 12.2 big-league innings so far, with an 8.53 ERA and 1.89 WHIP. He’s given up 18 hits and 6 walks with 13 strikeouts, which has put more runners on base than the A’s want. Oakland’s team numbers are offense-first this season (.255 average, .321 on-base percentage, .438 slugging percentage, 211 home runs), but the staff ERA sits at 4.77 with a 1.36 WHIP, which can put pressure on the lineup to play from behind.
At the plate, the A’s have multiple threats. Nick Kurtz brings power (32 home runs, 80 RBI), and Tyler Soderstrom adds run production (24 home runs, 88 RBI, .275 avg). Brent Rooker has 158 hits with a .269/.339/.495 line, and Jacob Wilson leads in batting average at .318. Oakland just took three straight from Cincinnati and split with Boston last week, so the bats are carrying the club.
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Lucas Giolito enters at 10–4 with a 3.31 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 136.0 innings. He’s struck out 113 and allowed 47 walks and 17 homers, giving Boston a steady starter who limits big innings. The Red Sox staff has performed well, posting a 3.74 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with opponents hitting .245. The Red Sox have used solid pitching and excellent hitting to be in a postseason race.
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Boston’s lineup is strong. Trevor Story leads in homers and RBI (24 home runs, 91 RBI, .261 avg), while Jarren Duran has 148 hits, a .333 on-base percentage, and speed on the bases. Ceddanne Rafaela, Alex Bregman, and Wilyer Abreu have plenty of power. The Red Sox have won three of the last five, including a series win over the Yankees, and have been strong at home all season (45–30).
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Boston has the pitching edge with Giolito and a better pitching staff overall. Oakland can score, but Barnett’s limited innings have had too many baserunners, and Fenway punishes mistakes. The Red Sox at home with a veteran starter is the best bet. Final Score Prediction: Boston Red Sox win 7-3.
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