The Tampa Bay Rays (35-30) travel to Fenway Park to face the Boston Red Sox (32-35) in a crucial AL East showdown on Monday, June 9, 2025. Both teams are looking to gain ground in the division, with the Red Sox aiming to defend their home turf while the Rays seek their fourth win in five games.
Game Details
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox
- Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Venue: Fenway Park (Boston, MA)
- Broadcast: NESN, Bally Sports Sun
- Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM (Boston), WDAE 95.3 FM (Tampa Bay)
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Tampa Bay Rays (35-30)
- Last Game: The Rays secured a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins, extending their strong run.
- Key Players:
- Junior Caminero – Emerging star with elite power, looking to make an impact.
- Yandy Díaz – Veteran leader batting .280, providing consistency at the plate.
- Shane Baz – Starting pitcher with a 5-3 record and 4.96 ERA, aiming to control Boston’s offense.
- Strengths: Strong bullpen, power-hitting lineup, aggressive baserunning.
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent starting pitching, struggles against left-handed pitchers.
Boston Red Sox (32-35)
- Last Game: The Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 11-7, fueled by Carlos Navarez’s three-run homer.
- Key Players:
- Rafael Devers – Leads the team with 13 home runs and 56 RBIs, a key offensive force.
- Jarren Duran – Batting .274, providing speed and extra-base power.
- Brayan Bello – Starting pitcher with a 2-1 record and 3.91 ERA, looking for his fourth quality start.
- Strengths: High-scoring offense, strong slugging percentage, home-field advantage.
- Weaknesses: Defensive lapses, bullpen inconsistencies.
Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights
- Head-to-Head: The Red Sox have won 48.8% of their games as favorites this season.
- Game Strategy:
- Tampa Bay: Needs Baz to deliver a strong outing and capitalize on Boston’s pitching inconsistencies.
- Boston: Must control the pace and rely on Devers and Duran to generate runs.
Game Odds
Tampa Bay Rays 9
Boston Red Sox – 113
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 8, 2025
