Payton Tolle takes the mound as Red Sox face Rays in St. Petersburg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Payton Tolle of the Boston Red Sox is set to pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays tonight at Tropicana Field, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM. The Red Sox aim to even their series after losses to the Yankees and Rays in recent games, and Tolle looks to build on his impressive performance from his last outing. Tolle's opponent, Nick Martinez, boasts a strong 2.29 ERA this season as he takes the mound for the Rays. Garrett Whitlock has been reinstated for the Red Sox bullpen, potentially bolstering their late-inning chances.
- •Tolle previously pitched six shutout innings against Baltimore.
- •Martinez has had a notable season at age 35.
- •Whitlock returns from the injured list to support the bullpen.
- •Game time is set for 6:40 PM at Tropicana Field.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Payton Tolle takes the mound and tries to even up the series against the Rays
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