The pitching matchup features Clayton Kershaw (4-2, 3.62 ERA), who has returned to form in limited innings thanks to elite soft-contact metrics and a ground-ball-heavy profile, versus Shane Baz (8-7, 4.61 ERA), who has been erratic at home and vulnerable to power bats, allowing at least one homer in five straight starts in Tampa.

The Boston Red Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Dustin May from the Los Angeles Dodgers just minutes before Thursday's Major League Baseball trade deadline, the team announced Thursday. In return,

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Dustin May took a clear stance with the team, which led to a surprising trade to the Boston Red Sox.

The Red Sox acquired starter Dustin May from the Dodgers on Thursday, filling their need for pitching help. Los Angeles received outfield prospect James Tibbs III in return.