The Boston Red Sox continue a crucial late-season AL East series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday at Tropicana Field, with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM ET on NESN and Rays.TV. Boston enters the weekend trying to strengthen its postseason position, while Tampa Bay sits atop the AL East.
Jul 17, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Will Contreras (40) hits a home run during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
How to Watch Red Sox vs Rays
When: Saturday, August 19, 2026
Time: 4:10 PM ET
TV Channel: MLB.TV, NESN, Rays.TV
Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Boston’s offense will have to solve Rays right-hander Freddy Peralta, who is scheduled to start with a 9-11 record, 4.67 ERA and 146 strikeouts. The Red Sox have played some of their best baseball away from Fenway Park this season, making Saturday another significant test as they navigate the final stretch of September.
Tampa Bay has been particularly difficult to beat at home and has controlled much of the season series, including a three-game sweep of Boston at Tropicana Field in June. The Red Sox answered by winning all four meetings at Fenway in July, setting up another important chapter between the division rivals with October approaching.
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