The Red Sox are favored (-114) in a projected tight game against the Rays (-105). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Boston Red Sox looking to Walker Buehler (4-4), and Zack Littell (6-5) getting the nod for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Righthander Ryan Pepiot will start for the Rays. First pitch at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa is set for 7:05 p.m. Here’s your preview. Red Sox vs. Pepiot: Wilyer Abreu 0-4, Triston Casas 1-4 ...

Jake Mangum had four hits, and Junior Caminero drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of Boston mistakes to win 10-8 and spoil the debut of top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony.

The Boston Red Sox, sitting fourth in the AL East with a 34-36 record, are looking at using the trade market to bolster their roster and make a second-half surge into a playoff spot. Reinforcements may arrive at several positions, including the team's starting rotation, which has struggled early in the 2025 season.

The Rays are a tight favorite (-116 to win on the moneyline) when they take on the Red Sox (-104). The Tampa Bay Rays will give the start to Ryan Pepiot (3-5, 3.20 ERA), who is looking for win No. 4 on the season, and the Red Sox will counter with Lucas Giolito (1-1, 6.42 ERA).

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