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Boston Red Sox Face Tough Matchup Against Tampa Bay Rays in AL East Showdown

The Boston Red Sox will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of a three-game series on Monday night in an AL East matchup. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. The Red Sox, currently with a record of 7-9, are coming off a series in Chicago where they dropped the first two games to the White Sox. The Rays, with a record of 6-8, will be closing out their home series against Atlanta after splitting the first two games. Tanner Houck with a 4.41 ERA will start for the Red Sox, while Ryan Pepiot with a 3.38 ERA will start for the Rays. The first pitch is set for 7:05 PM EST. Tampa Bay is the betting favorite at -118.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +106 | Rays -118
• Spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+152) | Rays +1.5 (-184)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 54%.

Boston vs Tampa Bay Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox recently played a series against the Chicago White Sox, losing the first two games. This defeat comes at a difficult time for the team, as they have lost five of their last six games and currently hold a 7-9 record, ranking them third in the AL East. In Saturday's game, Ceddanne Rafaela had an RBI triple, but it wasn't enough as they fell to the White Sox 3-2. Wilyer Abreu leads the team with three home runs and 12 RBIs, while newcomer Alex Bregman has also been performing well with a .277 batting average and two home runs. Tanner Houck, with a 0-1 record, will be making his fourth start of the season. The team is ranked 9th in offense, 23rd in defense, and has an overall power ranking of 6.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a predominantly home game schedule to start the season, with only one road trip result in a sweep by the Texas Rangers. Despite this, they have had strong performances from key players such as Jonathan Aranda, Brandon Lowe, and Junior Caminero. Yandy Diaz is slowly improving after a slow start. Ryan Pepiot has a 1-1 record with a 3.38 ERA in his three starts. The Rays have a power ranking of 13 and are currently ranked 20th for offense, 10th for defense, and have an overall record of 6-8. Boston has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Tampa Bay.

Boston Red Sox Struggle Continues as They Face Tough Matchup Against Tampa Bay Rays

The Boston Red Sox have faced challenges in their recent games, losing three out of four against divisional rival Toronto and dropping their first two games against the White Sox. Continued poor performances could hinder their competitiveness within the AL East. Traveling to face the Tampa Bay Rays, Boston will need to overcome pitcher Pepiot, who has demonstrated strong performance with a consistently low ERA. In contrast, the Red Sox have struggled offensively, only scoring a total of three runs in their last two games. The Rays, with players like Aranda and Caminero contributing significantly, have the advantage going into this series. As such, it is likely that the Rays will secure a victory in the first game at home. It is recommended to bet on Tampa Bay to win in this matchup.

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