After two of the most demoralizing back-to-back losses to the Rays, the Red Sox only have one more game against them until 2022. The end of this season series cannot come soon enough.
Over the last two games, the Red Sox scored 17 runs and still lost.
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
The Sox are somehow favored on the moneyline today, which is extremely bold considering their last two games. They’re -115 (bet $115 to win $100) and the Rays are -105 (bet $105 to win $100).
The spread has Tampa Bay -1.5 at +145 (bet $100 to win $145) and Boston +1.5 at -175 (bet $175 to win $100).
If you’re into betting on the total number of runs, the over/under for tonight’s game is 9.5. The over is -116 (bet $116 to win $100) and the under is -105 (bet $105 to win $100).
Red Sox Pitcher Today: Nathan Eovaldi
Nathan Eovaldi will be on the mound against his former team for the final matchup of the year. At this point, it feels like he’s been here forever, but he only joined us in July 2018, in exchange for Jalen Beeks.
Eovaldi has a 3.73 ERA over 27 starts this season, with 163 strikeouts and only 28 walks issued across 156 2/3 innings.
Since his last start against the Rays on August 11 (a one-run seven-inning gem), Nasty Nate has a 2.35 ERA over 30 2/3 innings and has held opposing lineups to a .222/.248/.427 line and .675 OPS.
Going for the Rays tonight is Shane McClanahan, whose 3.76 ERA is just a touch higher than Eovaldi’s. His most recent start was against the Sox, who knocked him around for four earned runs in five innings last week.
Red Sox Starting Lineup
How we're lining up behind Nate: pic.twitter.com/EYCa0Ibfw3
— Red Sox (@RedSox) September 8, 2021
Red Sox vs Rays Prediction Today
The Red Sox need to win this one and halt the skid. For some inexplicable reason, I actually think they will.
Red Sox vs Rays Live Stream
If you need a live stream, head to FuboTV for a free trial!