It’s the Boston Red Sox versus the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on July 9, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Location: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: New England Sports Network (NESN)
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox on July 9, 2026
You can watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Boston Red Sox live on DIRECTV on New England Sports Network (NESN) on July 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET.
Boston Red Sox (42-48) at Chicago White Sox (47-44) — Game Preview
The Boston Red Sox (42-48) visit the Chicago White Sox (47-44) at Rate Field on July 9, 2026. Chicago has gone deep 125 times as a team this season while Boston has managed just 80, the widest split between the two lineups. Ceddanne Rafaela leads Boston at the plate with a .286 average, giving the Red Sox a contact bat at the top of the order, while Chicago counters with Colson Montgomery’s 23 home runs and 53 RBIs from the shortstop spot.
Miguel Vargas rounds out Chicago’s pop in the middle of the lineup with 56 RBIs and 20 home runs of his own, giving the White Sox a second 20-homer threat alongside Montgomery. Wilyer Abreu backs up Rafaela in Boston’s order, hitting .260 with 10 home runs and 41 RBIs out of right field. The Red Sox sit 12 games back in the AL East while the White Sox lead the AL Central.
Regional Coverage
New England Sports Network (NESN)
League Packages
What Time is the Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox Game Today?
The Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox game starts at 2:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox?
You can watch Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox on your local regional sports network, New England Sports Network (NESN) and MLB Extra Innings®.
Boston Red Sox Channel on DIRECTV
Catch the Red Sox on New England Sports Network (NESN) (Channel 628).
Chicago White Sox Channel on DIRECTV
Catch the White Sox on Chicago Sports Network (Channel 665).
Players to Watch: Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Ceddanne Rafaela — CF. Rafaela mans center field for Boston and is hitting .286 this season, giving the Red Sox a contact bat at the top of the order. His .333 on-base percentage and .443 slugging percentage both rank among the better marks in a thin Boston lineup.
Wilyer Abreu — RF. Abreu holds down right field for the Red Sox, hitting .260 with 10 home runs and 41 RBIs this season. His .331 on-base percentage and .423 slugging percentage make him one of the more complete hitters in Boston’s order.
Jarren Duran — LF. Duran patrols left field for Boston and has turned in 13 home runs, 44 RBIs and 14 stolen bases this season, a power-speed combination that stands out in the Red Sox lineup. His .361 slugging percentage backs up the pop even with his average sitting at .199.
Chicago White Sox
Sam Antonacci — LF. Antonacci leads the White Sox with a .293 batting average, giving Chicago a steady bat at the top of the lineup. His .385 on-base percentage and .418 slugging percentage show he can work counts and still drive the ball.
Colson Montgomery — SS. Montgomery has gone deep 23 times this season, doing his damage from shortstop. He has driven in 53 runs to go with a .218 average, a profile built on power rather than contact.
Miguel Vargas — 3B. Vargas anchors third base for Chicago and has driven in 56 runs this season with 20 home runs of his own. His 20 homers pair with Montgomery’s 23, giving the White Sox two players with 20-plus home runs in the same infield.
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