Up four runs, the Red Sox didn’t need to use their closer. Matt Chapman singled for San Francisco’s first hit since the fourth inning, but Thairo Estrada grounded into a double play to end it. To avoid a sweep in Boston, the Giants are going to need more hits — and more breaks.

As the San Francisco Giants prepare for their matchup with the Boston Red Sox, they have made some interesting roster moves regarding their pitching staff. They have optioned rookie reliever Landen Roupp to Triple-A Sacramento and recalled Daulton Jefferies per the team's transaction wire.

On Thursday, the San Francisco Giants (14-16) are visiting the Boston Red Sox (17-13), at 1:35 PM ET. The Red Sox have won three straight.Oddsmakers project the Red Sox as a small favorite (-112