The Red Sox (70-31) hope to square off against a rudderless Orioles (28-72) team, one that recently traded Manny Machado and finds itself 41.5 games out of first place, when they both battle the elements tonight in Baltimore (7:05 p.m., NESN). Read Matt’s series preview here.
About tonight’s game: Rick Porcello (11-4, 4.13 ERA) makes his first start following the All-Star break after getting certifiably rocked his last time out. The Orioles, combined with the rest, might just be the cure for what ails him, and they’ll send Kevin Gausman (4-7, 4.