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Red Sox visit Rays in crucial AL East matchup at Tropicana Field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:10 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Red Sox visit Rays in crucial AL East matchup at Tropicana Field

Summary

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays continue their AL East series on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 4:10 PM ET at Tropicana Field. Boston is trying to improve its postseason position while Tampa Bay holds the top spot in the division. The game features Rays right-hander Freddy Peralta, who has a 9-11 record and a 4.67 ERA. Both teams have had success against each other this season, with Tampa Bay sweeping Boston in June and the Red Sox winning all four games at Fenway in July. The outcome of this matchup could significantly impact the playoff race as the season nears its conclusion.

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By the Numbers

•First pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM ET on NESN and Rays.TV.
•Freddy Peralta starts for Tampa Bay with a 4.67 ERA.
•Tampa Bay currently leads the AL East standings.
•Boston aims to bolster its postseason chances.
•The teams have split earlier meetings this season.

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The Boston Red Sox continue a crucial late-season AL East series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday at Tropicana Field, with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM ET on NESN and Rays.TV. Boston enters the weekend trying to strengthen…
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