Wednesday’s MLB slate includes an interleague rubber match between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets at Tropicana Field.

The Tampa Bay Rays (83-55) have the best record in the American League and second best record in all of baseball, but find themselves with a rubber match on Wednesday against the sliding New York Mets (62-77). The Rays dropped the first game of this series 3-2 on Monday, but then responded with a 6-2 win on Tuesday. Which side will bounce back with a series win in Wednesday’s matchup, before the two teams head in their separate directions?

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Game Date: Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026

Game Time: 6:30 p.m. ET

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TV: MLB.TV – New York Mets, SportsNet NY, Tampa Bay Rays

Location: Tropicana Field

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Prior to Monday’s loss, the Rays had been rolling. Still, they’ve won seven of their last nine games in total. That gives them a five game lead on the New York Yankees in the American League East, and a 10.5 game lead on the Chicago White Sox – the next-closest division leader, for the top seed in the AL playoff bracket.

The Rays will send righty Griffin Jax to the mound to start this game. Meanwhile the Mets turn to Justin Hagenman, who is making his first appearance of the year. In his rookie season last year, Hagenman pitched in nine games with one start, posting a 4.56 ERA in 23.2 innings of work.

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The New York Mets vs Tampa Bay Rays game will take place on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

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