Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers Starting Lineup — Sunday, Aug 2, 2026

Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers (2026-08-02). Jake Bennett vs Emmet Sheehan at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Starters — Jake Bennett enters with a 2.74 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 65.2 innings. His profile is built on efficiency more than swing-and-miss, with 6.3 K/9, 1.51 BB/9, and 0.69 HR/9. Over his last three starts, he has allowed 3, 3, and 0 earned runs across 6.1, 5.2, and 6.0 innings, with 11 strikeouts and 3 walks total. The trend is up, and the low walk rate plus home-run suppression stand out. Emmet Sheehan carries a 4.95 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 92.2 innings, but his raw stuff is evident in a 10.1 K/9. His command has been solid at 2.82 BB/9, though the 1.65 HR/9 is the main risk point. In his last three starts, he has worked 5.0, 5.1, and 5.1 innings while allowing 1, 6, and 2 earned runs, with 18 strikeouts against 4 walks. His trend is also up, driven by two strong outings in his last three.

Teams — Boston has a .709 OPS, 466 runs scored, a .244 team average, and a pitching staff with a 3.53 ERA and 1.23 WHIP. The recent form is strong at 8-2 over the last 10, which supports the idea that both the lineup and run prevention are carrying momentum into this matchup. Los Angeles has the stronger offensive baseline with a .774 OPS, 568 runs, and a .262 average. The Dodgers’ staff has a 3.60 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, showing slightly better traffic management than Boston overall, and they are 6-4 in their last 10. From a betting perspective, this sets up as Boston bringing the steadier starter and hotter recent form, while Los Angeles counters with the more explosive offense and a higher-strikeout arm.