The first game back after the All-Star Break sees two of the most popular teams squaring off in interleague play as the Boston Red Sox visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago for a three-game weekend series starting on Friday, July 18.
The game is scheduled to start at 2:20 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on MLB Network, NESN and marquee Sports Network. Fans looking to watch this MLB game for free can do so using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and up to $25 off your first month. Fans can also watch MLB games for free through MLB.TV, which offers a free trial and has different packages to choose from, including one that allows fans to listen to radio broadcasts with no blackout restrictions. Sling TV does not have a free trial but does offer other promotional offers to watch the game.
The Red Sox are hopping the time off didn’t cool them down too much as they were the hottest team in baseball when the Summer Classic rolled around, having won 10 straight to climb to 53-45 and third in the AL East, just three games back of the division leading Toronto Blue Jays.
Ace Lucas Giolito will be on the mound for Boston Friday, matching up against Cubs starter Colin Rea, who is looking to help Chicago stay atop the NL Central. The Cubs are 57-39 and hold a one game lead on the Milwaukee Brewers with the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds lurking not too far behind in the standings.
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Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
When: Friday, July 18 at 2:20 p.m. EDT
Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); MLB.TV (free trial); Sling TV
Betting: Check out our MA sports betting guide, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.
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