Key facts
- The Boston Red Sox (27-38) will play the Tampa Bay Rays (39-25) on Wednesday.
- Boston is seeking to end a three-game road losing streak.
- Tampa Bay leads the season series 4-1.
- The Rays have a strong home record of 23-9.
- Boston's road record stands at 17-17.
The Boston Red Sox (27-38) are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays (39-25) on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. EDT in St. Petersburg, Florida. Boston is looking to snap a three-game road losing streak. The Rays have a commanding 4-1 lead in the season series between the two American League East teams. Tampa Bay boasts a strong 23-9 record in home games, contributing to their overall success. The Rays' offense has been solid, hitting .256 as a team, ranking fourth in MLB. Boston's pitching has been a relative strength, with the team ERA at 3.88, the ninth best in the league. For the Rays, Yandy Diaz has been a key offensive contributor with 12 home runs and 44 RBIs, while Jonathan Aranda has hit two home runs in his last 10 games. On the Red Sox side, Willson Contreras leads the team with 13 home runs and a .288 batting average, and Jarren Duran has hit two home runs in his recent 10-game stretch. Both teams have struggled recently, with both posting 4-6 records over their last 10 games, though the Red Sox have outscored opponents by five runs in that span while the Rays have been outscored by 17.