Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Bolton | Suarez | Note |
|---|
| ERA− | – | 78 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | – | 3.08 | |
| WAR | – | 3.6 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Suarez arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sinker | 24% | 90.3 |
| Four-seam | 22% | 91.5 |
| Cutter | 19% | 88.0 |
| Curveball | 17% | 75.7 |
| Changeup | 13% | 81.1 |
| Slider | 5% | 78.9 |
Offense vs pitcher hand
Astros vs LHPRanger Suarez throws left-handed
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
HOU·
BOS+22416th
Run differential
+2757th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Astros?+
Cody Bolton is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Sox?+
Ranger Suarez is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
1:35 PM ET at Fenway Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.