Mets and Red Sox Face Off at Fenway Tonight

BOSTON, Massachusetts — The New York Mets will meet the Boston Red Sox for a thrilling MLB matchup tonight, May 19, 2025, at Fenway Park. The game is set to start at 6:45 p.m. ET.

Both teams are coming off tough weekends. The Mets lost two out of three games to their cross-town rivals, the Yankees, while the Red Sox fell short in a series against the Braves, winning only one of three games.

New York arrives at Fenway with a record of 29-18. The Mets boast a strong offense, hitting .247 this season with a .329 on-base percentage and a .415 slugging percentage. Shortstop Francisco Lindor leads the team with 53 hits and 28 RBIs. Meanwhile, right-hander Kodai Senga, who has a remarkable 1.02 ERA, will be on the mound for the Mets, aiming to secure his sixth win this season.

Conversely, the Red Sox, at 23-25, have been inconsistent despite a solid batting average of .254. Their pitching staff has struggled, maintaining a 4.16 ERA. Rookie Hunter Dobbins will start for Boston, seeking to improve his performance that includes a 4.86 ERA this month.

This opening game of the series will mark the first meeting of the season between these teams. Fans can watch the action locally on SNY and nationally on MLB.TV. As the Mets look to extend their winning streak, the Red Sox hope to regain their footing against their rival.