Red Sox vs Rays starting pitchers
- Zack Littell for Tampa Bay Rays
- Brayan Bello for Boston Red Sox
Red Sox vs Rays statistics
| Stat |
Red Sox |
Rays |
| Hits |
1332 (5th) |
1174 (Tied-26th) |
| Batting Average |
.254 (5th) |
.231 (27th) |
| Runs Batted In |
689 (10th) |
540 (29th) |
| Runs |
715 (10th) |
579 (29th) |
| Home Runs |
189 (8th) |
140 (27th) |
| Walks |
456 (16th) |
473 (10th) |
| Stolen Bases |
135 (Tied-7th) |
175 (4th) |
| Strikeouts |
1477 (3rd) |
1400 (6th) |
| Pitches |
22708 (7th) |
22599 (8th) |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/18/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/17/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
W |
8-3 |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
L |
2-0 |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
L |
6-1 |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
3-1 |
Boston Red Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/18/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
2-1 |
| 9/17/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
8-3 |
| 9/15/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
5-2 |
| 9/14/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
W |
7-1 |
| 9/13/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
5-4 |
Red Sox vs Rays predictions
Heading into the next showdown at Tropicana Field, a few Boston Red Sox players are poised to make an impact. Rafael Devers continues to be a crucial part of the roster, bringing a strong batting average and a knack for driving in runs when his team needs it most. On the pitching side, Brayan Bello has shown he can rack up strikeouts, and against the Tampa Bay Rays, he'll be pivotal in keeping the score tight. Also, keep an eye on Jarren Duran, whose speed and ability to get on base could cause real headaches for the Rays’ defense.
On the flip side, the Tampa Bay Rays have their own set of aces to play. Yandy Diaz, who has been a consistent hitter all season, will be crucial for setting up scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Brandon Lowe brings power to the plate and could change the game's momentum with one swing. When it comes to pitching, Zack Littell will be essential; his ERA and WHIP this season suggest that he could very well handle the Red Sox batters, keeping the game within reach for the Rays.
Given both teams' current dynamics and considering how they've performed lately, it looks like a tightly contested match. However, the Tampa Bay Rays might have a slight edge playing at home with strategic pitching and key players like Diaz and Lowe ready to step up. It’s shaping up to be a battle of wills and strategy, with the Rays potentially pulling off a narrow victory this time around.
Tampa Bay Rays injuries
- Jacob Waguespack (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Richie Palacios (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Pete Fairbanks (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jeffrey Springs (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Shane McClanahan (SP): 60-Day-IL
Boston Red Sox injuries
- Kenley Jansen (RP): Day-To-Day
- Rob Refsnyder (LF): Day-To-Day
- Lucas Sims (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Mark Contreras (LF): Day-To-Day
- Isaiah Campbell (RP): 60-Day-IL
Red Sox vs Rays game info
| Venue |
Tropicana Field |
| Location |
St. Petersburg, Florida |
| First pitch |
Thu 6:50 PM |
| Temperature |
87° |
| Chance of Rain |
10% |
