Red Sox face Rays in Tampa Bay following Bronx loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are headed to Tampa Bay to play the Rays after a challenging series in the Bronx, where they lost 6-1 in the final game. The Red Sox managed a split against the Yankees but have struggled lately, going 3-7 in their last 10 games. They will face the first-place Rays, who are tied with the Yankees in the AL East standings. Key matchups include Connelly Early against Ian Seymour for the opener on June 8, followed by Payton Tolle versus Nick Martinez on June 9. The last game of the series features a TBD starter against Drew Rasmussen on June 10.
- •Red Sox lost 6-1 to Yankees in the Bronx final game.
- •They are 3-7 in their last 10 games.
- •Rays are tied for first in the AL East.
- •Connelly Early and Ian Seymour are scheduled for June 8.
- •Payton Tolle to start against Nick Martinez on June 9.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox head to Tampa Bay after Bronx Collapse
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