The Boston Red Sox head to Tropicana Field this weekend for a late-season AL East series against the Tampa Bay Rays, with the division rivals meeting Friday through Sunday in St. Petersburg.
Sep 16, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) runs to second after hitting a double against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
How to Watch Red Sox vs Rays
When: Friday, August 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NESN, RaysTV, MLB.TV
Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Boston enters the series firmly in the American League playoff race and will try to gain ground against a Tampa Bay club that has spent much of the season atop the division. The season series was tied at five wins apiece entering the weekend, with the Red Sox winning all four games when the teams last met at Fenway Park in July.
The Rays have been rolling down the stretch, including five consecutive victories entering Friday’s series opener. Junior Caminero has powered Tampa Bay with 41 home runs, while Boston counters with a lineup featuring Ceddanne Rafaela and Willson Contreras as the Red Sox try to strengthen their postseason position during the final weeks of the regular season.
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