Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays Picks and Predictions for Friday, September 19, 2025
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The Boston Red Sox visit the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 PM ET on MLB.TV. Boston is second in the American League East and comes off a 5–4 win in extra innings, while Tampa Bay is fourth in the AL East after beating Toronto 2–1. Boston currently holds the third and final AL wild-card spot, and Tampa Bay is on the verge of being eliminated from playoff contention. Win big with our MLB predictions.
Boston Red Sox Preview
Boston sits at 83–69 with a 37–38 road record. The Red Sox have gone 2–3 in the last five games, splitting a series with Oakland and dropping two of three against the Yankees. Trevor Story has led the way with 24 homers, 92 RBI, and a .266 average. Jarren Duran adds steady contact with a .262 average and a .337 on-base percentage, while Alex Bregman has chipped in with 17 home runs in 106 games.
The pitching staff holds a 3.73 ERA and 1.29 WHIP, which has been one of the strengths of Boston all season. With no confirmed starter listed, Boston may turn to its bullpen to open the game and rest its starting rotation another day. The Red Sox have received strong performances from the pen of late.
Tampa Bay Rays Preview
Tampa Bay is 74–78 overall and 39–38 at home. The Rays are 2–3 across the last five, but won a close game against division-leading Toronto in the most recent game. The offense runs through Junior Caminero, who has 44 home runs and 108 RBI, and Yandy Díaz, who leads the team with a .299 batting average and 167 hits. Jonathan Aranda has also been a steady presence with a .316 average and .394 on-base percentage.
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Drew Rasmussen is set to start. He has a 10–5 record with a 2.74 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP across 144.2 innings. With 122 strikeouts against only 34 walks, Rasmussen has been reliable and gives Tampa Bay a clear pitching edge. Rasmussen, with his low WHIP (1.00), has kept runners off base and stayed away from long, high-scoring innings.
Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
The Rays have a strong starter in Rasmussen and a lineup with both power and contact options. Boston’s bats are capable of putting up big numbers, but with Rasmussen on the mound, the edge leans toward Tampa Bay at home. Final Score Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays win 5-4.
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