These two AL East rivals start a new series in St. Petersburg, FL, when the Tampa Bay Rays host the Boston Red Sox starting a new series on Monday night. The Rays are in a bit of a slump right now, and Tampa Bay is trying to avoid losing three in a row tonight. The Rays have also lost five of their last six games, struggling since the end of last month. This recent slide has eliminated their lead for first place with the New York Yankees at the top of the division standings. The Rays are in a virtual tie with the Yankees with a record of 37-25, while New York sits at 38-26. The good news for Tampa Bay is that it is 21-9 at home and holds a 2-1 season-series lead over the Red Sox, dating back to their first series of the season in Boston at the beginning of May. The Red Sox are 27-36 and are in last place in the AL East, but are 17-15 on the road. They split their last series over the weekend on the road against the Yankees, after Game 2 was postponed due to the inclement weather. The Red Sox are the -115 favorites to continue the Rays’ slump tonight.

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Game Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Game Time: 6:40 p.m. ET

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Location: Tropicana Field – St. Petersburg, FL

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The Rays are coming off a series loss against their in-state rivals by losing the rubber match on the road to the Miami Marlins on Sunday, 4-1. Sandy Alcantara looked like his former Cy Young self, pitching seven innings while only giving up one run and striking out seven for the Marlins. The Rays actually scored the first run of the game on an RBI single from Yandy Diaz, but Tampa couldn’t score again. Otto Lopez doubled and tripled for the Marlins and drove in the game-tying run and scored the go-ahead run in the sixth. Tampa will try to bounce back tonight by starting Ian Seymour in the opener. The lefty is trying to stay perfect on the season with a 3-0 record, but he will try to improve his 5.23 ERA in 31 innings.

Boston fell flat against New York on Sunday, losing 6-1. It was a tight game most of the way, going into the eighth inning tied at one apiece. But the Yankees scored five in the eighth, fueled by a Cody Bellinger homer. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a three-run shot to seal the game. Boston could only score on an RBI single from Wilson Contreras in the top of the sixth. It was a tough loss since Ranger Suarez turned in a good start, only giving up one run in 6.1 innings while striking out six. The Red Sox will try to bounce back by countering with Connelly Early, who is 5-3 with a 3.26 ERA in 66.1 innings.

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The Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays game will take place on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:40 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

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