The Boston Red Sox go up against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of a three-game series on Tuesday, May 21. The Red Sox took care of business in the series opener on the road at Tropicana Field and have turned around a four-game losing skid into a two-game winning streak.
The Red Sox game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on NESN. Fans looking to watch this MLB game can do so for free by using FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game.
Rafael Devers has been on fire in the batter’s box for the Red Sox as of late, homering in six straight contests, including a two-run shot in Boston’s 5-0 victory in the first game of the series. On the pitcher’s mound, the Red Sox starters have had a strong command in their last two outings as Nick Pivetta gave up one run over six innings in the series finale against the Cardinals and Tanner Houck dominated the Rays, allowing just two hits and no runs in seven.
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Who: Red Sox vs. Rays
When: Tuesday, May 21 at 6:50 p.m. EST
Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Red Sox play the Rays leading series 1-0
By The Associated Press
Boston Red Sox (24-24, fourth in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (25-24, third in the AL East)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Tuesday, 6:50 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Cooper Criswell (2-1, 2.76 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Rays: Zack Littell (2-2, 3.44 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 48 strikeouts)
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rays -134, Red Sox +113; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay has gone 14-13 at home and 25-24 overall. The Rays have the fifth-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .311.
Boston has a 14-11 record in road games and a 24-24 record overall. The Red Sox have the fourth-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .314.
The teams play Tuesday for the sixth time this season. The Rays lead the season series 3-2.
TOP PERFORMERS: Isaac Paredes leads Tampa Bay with nine home runs while slugging .509. Yandy Diaz is 14-for-41 with two home runs and seven RBI over the past 10 games.
Tyler O’Neill leads the Red Sox with 11 home runs while slugging .540. Connor Wong is 14-for-39 with two doubles and two RBI over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Rays: 6-4, .224 batting average, 4.15 ERA, outscored by one run
Red Sox: 5-5, .242 batting average, 3.66 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs
INJURIES: Rays: Zach Eflin: 15-Day IL (back), Jacob Waguespack: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Pepiot: 15-Day IL (leg), Chris Devenski: 15-Day IL (knee), Colin Poche: 15-Day IL (back), Taylor Walls: 60-Day IL (hip), Shane Baz: 15-Day IL (elbow), Jeffrey Springs: 60-Day IL (elbow), Drew Rasmussen: 60-Day IL (elbow), Shane McClanahan: 60-Day IL (forearm)
Red Sox: Masataka Yoshida: 10-Day IL (thumb), Triston Casas: 60-Day IL (rib), Trevor Story: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Garrett Whitlock: 15-Day IL (oblique), Isaiah Campbell: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Bryan Mata: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Liam Hendriks: 60-Day IL (elbow), Chris Murphy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Lucas Giolito: 60-Day IL (elbow)
The Associated Press contributed to this article.