The Red Sox escaped with an extra-inning win on Friday night. They needed that win after losing four straight to the Rays. However, Nick Pivetta is not on form, having allowed 13 runs in his last two games, including six against the Yankees on July 10. He faces Jameson Taillon, who allowed six runs and three home runs in that same 11-6 Boston win. Taillon has allowed seven runs over his last four games.