Astros vs. Red Sox Game Thread: Game 35, 5/3/2026

Q: What time does the Astros vs. Red Sox game start on May 3, 2026?

The game starts at 12:35 p.m. CT.

Q: Who are the starting pitchers for the Astros and Red Sox in today's game?

Cody Bolton is starting for the Astros, while Ranger Suarez is starting for the Red Sox.

Q: What is Cody Bolton's career record and ERA before today's game?

Cody Bolton has a record of 0-1 with a 5.79 ERA before today's game.

Q: How have the Astros performed against the Red Sox this season?

The Astros are 4-1 against the Red Sox in 2026, having previously swept them in a 3-game series earlier this season.

BOSTON, MA - MAY 02: Brice Matthews #0 of the Houston Astros celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the fourth inning during the game between the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Natalie Reid/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images **TODAY’S GAME:** The Houston Astros (13-21) and Boston Red Sox (13-20) play the rubber match of this 3-game weekend series at Fenway Park this afternoon. **RHP Cody Bolton** (0-1, 5.79 ERA) will start for the Astros vs. BOS **LHP Ranger Suarez** (2-2, 3.09 ERA). Today will be Bolton’s 1st career appearance at Fenway Park. **TODAY’S STARTER:** RHP Cody Bolton is making his 3rd start and 5th app. overall this afternoon. Bolton’s last appearance was in relief on Thursday in BAL (1 IP, 1 R). Prior to his last appearance, Bolton had been on the IL due to mid-back inflammation, caused when he has struck by a line drive. **VS. BOS:** Bolton earned his 1st career save on March 31 vs. the Red Sox, hurling the final 3.0 innings of the Astros 9-2 win (3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO). Today will be his 1st career appearance at Fenway Park and his 4th career appearance vs. the Red Sox overall (all had been in relief). **THAT’S A WRAP:** Today is the finale of a 6-game road trip (2-3 thus far) for the Astros. HOU was 1-2 in BAL on the first stop of the trip. **HOMEWARD BOUND**: Following today’s game, the Astros will fly back to Houston for a brief, 3-game homestand vs. the (Mon.-Wed.). **VS. LAD:** In their last meeting, the Astros swept the Dodgers in a 3-game series at Dodger Stadium (July 4-6), outscoring LA, 29-6 in the three games. **LOTS OF LEFTIES:** The Astros will have faced LH starters in all 3 games of this series. The last time they faced a LH starter in all games of a 3-game series was April 30-May 2, 2021 vs. TB (almost exactly 5 years ago). The last time that HOU has faced 3 consecutive LH starters overall was Sept. 19-21, 2024 vs. LAA (4-game series). Source: Elias. **VS THE SAWX:** The Astros swept the Red Sox in a 3-game series at Daikin Park earlier this season, Mar. 30-April 1, and are 4-1 vs. them in 2026. Over the past 10 seasons (since 2017), HOU is 34-23 (.596) vs. BOS overall. **TODAY’S ROSTER MOVE:**The Astros have activated **RHP Weiss** from the Paternity List. In a corresponding move, **RHP Jayden Murray** was optioned to Triple A Sugar Land. **SPENCER’S GIFTS:** With yesterday’s win, **RHP **, who is 4-0 with a 1.96 ERA, is the first Astros’ starter to earn a winning decision in each of his 1st 4 starts of a season since **RHP Zack Greinke** in 2019 (also 4). Other Astros pitchers with streaks of at least 4 straight starts with a win to begin a season are: **RHP Justin Verlander** (2017-5 wins), **RHP Roger Clemens** (2004-7 wins), and **RHP Dave Guisti** (1965-4 wins). **DAYTIMERS:** As a result of Wednesday night’s rainout in BAL, 4 of the 6 games on the Astros current road trip will have been day games. HOU ended their last homestand with a day game, so they will have played 5 of 7 games in the daytime once they complete this road trip. **HIT PARADE:** The Astros, who lead the AL in batting (.269), have reached double-figures in hits in each of the last 5 games, going 61×191 (.319) in that span. It is their longest streak since another 5-game streak, July 19-23 of 2025. The last time that the Astros reached double-figures in hits in 6 straight games was Aug. 6-12, 2024. The club record is 8 straight games, done several times (last: June 10-18, 2018). Last night marked the 16th game in which HOU reached double figures in hits in 2026. Source: Elias. **TODAY IN ASTROS HISTORY:** 2022 – With a 4-0 win over the at home, **Dusty Baker** becomes the 12th manager in MLB history to reach 2,000 career wins. In his 4 seasons as Astros manager (2020-23), Baker’s Astros advanced to the ALCS all 4 seasons, won 2 AL Pennants and a WS championship in 2022. His 2,183 wins as a manger overall rank 8th in MLB history.