Red Sox Game Today: Red Sox vs Rays Lineup, Odds, Prediction, Pick, Pitcher, TV Channel for September 1

The good news is that we survived one of the most frustrating Augusts the Boston Red Sox have had in recent history.

The bad news is that with the onslaught of COVID cases, it doesn’t look like September is going to be much better.

But Red Sox fans love two things: when the team wins, and when they can complain about the team. It’s who we are!

What Time is the Red Sox Game Today?

First pitch today is scheduled for 7:10 PM EST.

What Channel is the Red Sox Game on Today?

Today’s Red Sox game is available on NESN, Bally Sports Sun, and MLB.TV (blackout restrictions may apply).

Red Sox vs (Opponent) Odds Today

The Red Sox are even on the moneyline today at +100 (bet $100 to win $100), but the Rays are still favored at -120 (bet $120 to win $100).

The spread has the Sox -1.5 at +170 (bet $100 to win $170) and the Rays +1.5 at -235 (bet $235 to win $100).

If betting runs is your bag, the over/under is 7.5, with the over at -115 (bet $115 to win $100) and the under -105 (bet $105 to win $100).

Red Sox Pitcher Today: Chris Sale

This sounds insane, but it’s 100% true:

Chris Sale has not pitched in September since 2018.

Cue the ‘World Series back on!’ jokes.

Prior to his heralded return from Tommy John in August, Sale had not pitched in a big-league game since August 13, 2019.

In four starts in September 2018, Sale had a 3.75 ERA over 12 innings. You’ll recall that by September of that historic season, the Red Sox pretty much had things locked up. They were the first team to clinch a postseason berth in early September, and they solidified their third straight division title days later. Cora kept Sale – who had been injured throughout the summer and had only pitched once in August – on a light schedule, and he never pitched deeper than 4 2/3 innings in the final month of the regular season. If you’ve forgotten how that played out, type “Final out of the 2018 World Series” into YouTube.

But I digress because memory lane has been much more fun than focusing on the current struggles of this team. Since making his return in August, Sale has a 2.35 ERA over the small sample size of three starts. He’s actually been getting ample run support from his team, which is one of the only good developments for them in August.

Sale has gone five or more innings, has struck out at least five batters, and has thrown at least 71 pitches in each game since returning. Here’s to more of that, please.

Red Sox Starting Lineup

Check back later for today’s lineup!

Red Sox vs Rays Prediction Today

Despite absolutely destroying my will to live on Tuesday night, here I am, ready to be hurt again. It’s Sale Day, I gotta believe.

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