The Boston Red Sox are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays in a pivotal four-game series at Fenway Park, starting on Thursday, July 10, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT. This matchup comes on the heels of the Red Sox’s impressive six-game winning streak, which they aim to extend against their AL East rivals.
Broadcast coverage for the game will be available on MLB Network, NESN, and FanDuel Sports Network. Fans looking to catch the action for free have various options available; DIRECTV and FuboTV both offer free trials, while MLB.TV also has a trial period that includes radio broadcasts without blackout restrictions.
After recovering from a rough six-game losing streak, the Red Sox have rallied impressively, winning nine out of 11 games since then. Notably, they recently swept the Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies, showcasing a strong offensive performance by scoring a total of 29 runs over the three games with the Rockies and 25 runs against the Nationals.
As the Red Sox head into this series, they hold a record of 49-45, putting them in fourth place in the AL East, trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by 5.5 games and sitting 1.5 games behind the Rays. The Rays, currently at 50-43, are also competing closely in the playoff race, positioned just behind the second-place New York Yankees.
This series against the Rays is crucial for both teams as they approach the halfway point of the season, and fans are hopeful that the Red Sox can maintain their momentum to climb further in the standings.