The Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox are set to face off in a thrilling MLB matchup to start the three-game series on May 20, 2024, at 6:50 pm ET.
The Tampa Bay Rays have done pretty well with a 14-12 record at home, and their overall record of 25-23 remains steady. The Rays have done especially well when their offense gets going. They have a 16-3 record in games where they scored five runs or more.
On the other hand, the Boston Red Sox have a somewhat disappointing overall record of 23-24, though they do have a good 13-11 record when they play away from home. Their hitters, on the other hand, have shown a lot of power at the plate. They have a.408 slugging percentage as a team, which ranks seventh in the majors.
The Rays are ahead 3-1 in the season series as the two teams get ready to face off for the fifth time this year on Monday.
Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox: Date and First-Pitch Time
The epic MLB matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox will take place on May 20, 2024, at 6:50 pm ET, at Tropicana Field, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Date | May 20 2024 |
Time | 6:50 pm ET / 3:50 pm PT |
Venue | Tropicana Field |
Location | St. Petersburg, Florida |
How to watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox online - TV Channels and Live Streams
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Local fans can tune in to New England Sports Network and Bally Sports Sun to watch the MLB match between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox.
Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox Team News
Tampa Bay Rays Team News
Infielder Brandon Lowe has been put on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain.
RHP Chris Devenski is on the 15-day injured list because of his knee soreness.
Relief pitcher Colin Poche joins Chris with his back problem.
Additionally, the Rays reported that RHP Ryan Pepiot is not available for 15 days due to a left lower leg contusion.
Boston Red Sox Team News
OF Masataka Yoshida is sidelined for 10 days due to his left thumb strain.
RHP Garrett Whitlock is on the 15-day injured list with an oblique strain.
RP Isaiah Campbell and RHP Bryan Mata have accompanied Garrett with their shoulder injury, and a right hamstring strain, respectively.
Head-to-Head Records
Here is the result of the last five meetings between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox in the MLB matchups:
Date | Results |
May 16 2024 | Sox 5-7 Rays |
May 15 2024 | Sox 3-4 Rays |
May 14 2024 | Sox 5-4 Rays |
May 13 2024 | Sox 3-5 Rays |
Mar 19 2024 | Sox 5-2 Rays |