Boston Red Sox vs New York Mets Picks and Predictions for Friday, July 10, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 07/10/2026, 12:45 AM ET
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Red Sox vs Mets Game Information

The Boston Red Sox continue a road trip, Friday night for a 7:15 PM matchup inside Citi Field in Queens, NY, for game 1 of 3 against the New York Mets. Boston is 5 games below .500 coming into this matchup, riding a long winning streak after a 3-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox. The New York Mets stay home Friday, 14 games below .500, but they have won 4 of the last 5, including 2 in a row. Stay in the news with our MLB Picks.

Red Sox Preview

The Boston Red Sox offense has posted a .245 batting average this season as they have scored 370 runs on 739 hits. Boston has a .314 OBP and a .388 slugging percentage. The Boston pitching has been solid enough this year with a 3.70 ERA, and they have given up 8 runs across their last 5 victories. Willson Contreras leads the Boston offense this season with a .285 batting average, 20 home runs, and 61 RBI's.

Mets Preview

The New York Mets have been mediocre on the offensive side this season, with a .235 batting average, as they have scored 387 runs on 702 hits. New York has a .303 OBP and a .381 team slugging percentage. The New York pitching has been their biggest issue this season, with a 4.38 team ERA, and they have given up 20 runs across their last 4 victories. Juan Soto leads the New York offense this season with a .297 batting average and 21 home runs. Bo Bichette has a .256 batting average and leads the team with 51 RBI.

Red Sox vs Mets Pitching Matchup

Sonny Gray will take the mound Friday night for Boston in New York. Gray is 10-1. This season with a 2.61 ERA through 89.2 innings of work. Nolan McLean will counter for New York. McLean has struggled a bit this season at 6-5 with a 3.73 ERA through 101.1 innings of action.

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Red Sox vs Mets Pick

Both teams have had their issues thus far this season, as each comes into this matchup under 500. Though both teams have had their issues this year, each comes into this game playing some of their best baseball of the season. Look for Boston to ride their hot hand into Friday as they have the better offense and the better pitcher on the mound. Take Boston to extend their winning streak Friday night as they get the victory in game one of their series in New York.

  • Pick: Boston Red Sox +113
  • Secondary: Β Over 7.5
  • Lean: Juan Soto Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction:Β  New York Mets win 6-4.

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