It’s the Boston Red Sox versus the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on July 7, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox on July 7, 2026
You can watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Boston Red Sox live with DIRECTV on New England Sports Network (NESN) (Channel 628) and Chicago Sports Network (Channel 665) on July 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Boston Red Sox (40-48) at Chicago White Sox (47-42) — Game Preview
The Red Sox arrive at Rate Field carrying a 40-48 record while the White Sox, at 47-42, sit in a much stronger spot in the American League. Chicago has been the more powerful lineup of the two, launching 125 home runs as a team compared to Boston’s 78, even though the Red Sox hold a narrow edge in team average at .244 to the White Sox’ .242.
Willson Contreras has been Boston’s steadiest presence at the plate, hitting .284 with 20 home runs and 59 RBIs from first base, and his .378 on-base percentage and .542 slugging mark give the Red Sox a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat. Chicago counters with shortstop Colson Montgomery, who has matched Contreras in the power department with 23 home runs and 53 RBIs of his own, and third baseman Miguel Vargas, who leads the White Sox with 56 RBIs to go with 20 home runs and a .247 average.
Wilyer Abreu adds another dimension for Boston out of right field, hitting .264 with 10 home runs and 41 RBIs, while Ceddanne Rafaela has settled in as a reliable table-setter in center at .283. Boston trails by 12 games in the American League and by 12 in the AL East, while Chicago sits 5.5 games back in the league and leads the AL Central outright.
What Time is the Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox Game Today?
The Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox game starts at 7:40 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 and MLB Extra Innings®.
Boston Red Sox Channel on DIRECTV
Red Sox fans can find the game on New England Sports Network (NESN) (Channel 628).
Chicago White Sox Channel on DIRECTV
White Sox fans can find the game on Chicago Sports Network (Channel 665).
Players to Watch: Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Willson Contreras — 1B. Contreras is hitting .284 with 20 home runs and 59 RBIs, giving the Red Sox their most complete offensive threat at first base. His .378 on-base percentage and .542 slugging mark both stand out as the best combination on Boston’s roster this season.
Wilyer Abreu — RF. Abreu has carved out a power role in right field, driving in 41 runs with 10 home runs and a .264 average. His .427 slugging mark backs up the pop, giving Boston a second consistent extra-base threat behind Contreras.
Ceddanne Rafaela — CF. Rafaela brings a .283 average into center field, the highest mark among Boston’s regulars in this matchup. He has added 7 home runs and 36 RBIs, rounding out a well balanced line with a .331 on-base percentage and a .432 slugging mark.
Chicago White Sox
Colson Montgomery — SS. Montgomery has emerged as Chicago’s top power source at shortstop, hitting 23 home runs with 53 RBIs and a .224 average. His home run total leads the White Sox in this matchup, ahead of Miguel Vargas’ 20 for the same club.
Miguel Vargas — 3B. Vargas leads the White Sox with 56 RBIs, adding 20 home runs and a .247 average from third base. His RBI total sits just behind Contreras’ team-leading 59 for the Red Sox, the two closest run producers on the field tonight.
Sam Antonacci — LF. Antonacci has quietly put together a .284 average out of left field, matching Contreras for the highest mark in the game. His .377 on-base percentage and .412 slugging mark make him a steady presence at the top of Chicago’s lineup.
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