Despite the COVID outbreak, the Red Sox won on Wednesday night, thanks to a strong performance by Chris Sale and some offensive power from Christian Vazquez.
They’re still fighting to stay in wild-card contention and are dealing with the absences of several key players, but they’re not done yet. And when you’re a Red Sox fan, hope springs eternal.
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 Rays Odds Today
Unsurprisingly, the Rays are favored on the moneyline tonight at -165 (bet $165 to win $100) while the Red Sox are +140 (bet $100 to win $140).
The spread has the Sox +1.5 at -145 (bet $145 to win $100) and the Rays -1.5 at +125 (bet $100 to win $125).
If the total number of runs is your bag, the over/under tonight 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: Eduardo Rodriguez
Eduardo Rodriguez is not having the best season after missing all of 2020 due to COVID and resulting viral myocarditis.
Over 25 starts, he has a 5.12 ERA and 150 strikeouts in 126 2/3 innings. Despite the high ERA, which is the worst of his career by far, his walks rate is the lowest it’s been since his rookie season, and he has the best strikeout rate of his career.
ERod is also coming off a better month than the previous two. In August, he posted a 3.33 ERA over five starts. He’s faced the Rays twice this season and has a 3.97 ERA over 11 1/3 innings. Rays batters are slashing .250/.298/.432 with a .730 OPS against him.
The Rays will respond with Shane McClanahan, who made his debut in October 2020. This season, he has a 3.59 ERA over 20 starts, with 117 strikeouts and 31 walks over 100 1/3 innings.
Red Sox Starting Lineup
Last of four at Tropicana Field. Renfroe RF, Schwarber DH, Martinez LF, Devers 3B, Dalbec 1B, Vazquez C, Santana CF, Lopez 2B, Arauz SS. Rodriguez, SP.
— Ian Browne (@IanMBrowne) September 2, 2021
Red Sox vs Rays Prediction Today
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