The Red Sox being in first place for the majority of the season feels like a lifetime ago.
Now, they’re four games out of first, are under .600, and are 2-8 in their last 10 games. On Tuesday night, they open up a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays, which can either turn the tides or put another nail in their coffin.
They’ve been much better at home (33-22) than on the road (32-27), so hopefully, Fenway can work her magic.
What Time is the Red Sox Game Today?
First pitch tonight is scheduled for 7:10 PM Eastern.
What Channel is the Red Sox Game on Today?
Tonight’s Red Sox game is available on NESN, Bally Sports Sun, and MLB.TV (blackout restrictions may apply).
Red Sox vs Rays Odds Today
The Sox are -130 on the money line (bet $130 to win $100), and the Rays are +104 (bet $100 to win $104).
The spread has the Rays at +1.5 at -180 (bet $180 to win $100), while the Sox are -1.5 at +150 (bet $100 to win $150).
If you’re into betting the total amount of runs, the over/under is 9.5 runs tonight. It’s -116 on the over (bet $116 to win $110) and -105 on the under (bet $105 to win $100).
Red Sox Pitcher Today: Eduardo Rodriguez
LHP Eduardo Rodriguez is on the mound on Tuesday night against RHP Luis Patiño.
ERod’s season has been uninspired at best: a 5.33 ERA over 21 starts, though he’s struck out 131 batters over 104 2/3 innings.
Unfortunately for Sox fans attending this series opener, Rodriguez has actually pitched better on the road (4.84 ERA, 14 games) than at home (6.35 ERA, 7 games). The Rays have also already knocked Rodriguez around in one game this season, hitting .292/.346/.458 with a .804 OPS. He went six innings, but gave up three earned runs (five runs total) on seven hits, walking one, and striking out seven.
On the other hand, ERod is coming off one of his best starts of the season, a scoreless five-inning two-hit gem with a season-high 10 strikeouts.
Patińo made his debut for the San Diego Padres on August 5, 2020, and was part of the trade for Blake Snell during the offseason. This year, he has a 4.42 ERA over nine games (seven starts) with the Rays.
He’s never pitched against the Red Sox, but Patiño is coming off a less-than-deal start: five innings, three earned runs on five hits, two walks, two home runs, only three strikeouts.
Patiño is averaging 5.14 runs of support from the Rays offense during his starts, while Rodriguez has a slight edge with 5.30.
Red Sox Starting Lineup
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— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 10, 2021
Red Sox vs Rays Prediction Today
The Red Sox need to turn things around and fast. They can pick up a lot of ground during this series, but can they?
They’re beyond overdue. I’m picking them to win.
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