Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 13, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 13, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays – 7/12/25

On July 12, 2025, the Boston Red Sox faced the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. The Red Sox won the game 1-0, improving their record to 51-45. The Rays now stand at 50-45. Garrett Crochet pitched a complete game for the Red Sox, allowing only three hits and striking out nine batters. Christian Narváez drove in the only run of the game with an RBI single. The loss went to Shane Baz, who pitched 6.33 innings for the Rays. The Red Sox scored the only run in the fourth inning. Connor Narváez hit an RBI single, bringing Roman Anthony home. This single run was enough for the Red Sox to secure the win. The Rays could not score throughout the game. Garrett Crochet pitched all nine innings for the Red Sox, striking out nine batters and allowing only three hits. The Rays’ pitcher, Shane Baz, also performed well, giving up just one run in over six innings.

Garrett Crochet had a strong performance for the Red Sox. He pitched all nine innings, allowing only three hits and no runs. He struck out nine batters and did not walk any. This effort earned him his ninth win of the season, lowering his ERA to 2.39.

On the offensive side, Christian Narváez was key for the Red Sox. He drove in the only run of the game. Rafaela and Anthony also contributed with hits, while Trevor Story added a double to the mix.

For the Rays, Shane Baz pitched well despite the loss. He went 6.33 innings, giving up five hits and just one run. Baz struck out three and walked two, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. The Rays’ bats struggled, with Díaz, Mead, and Walls being the only players to get hits.

What’s Next

The Red Sox’s win over the Rays takes their record to 51-45, keeping them in 3rd place in the East. This win gives them a slight edge over the Rays, who now sit at 50-45 and drop to 4th place. The game was important for both teams as they jostle for better standings in their division. The teams have been close in the standings, and this game highlighted the competitive nature between them. With the Red Sox now having a one-game lead over the Rays, future games between these teams will be key. Both teams will look to improve their records in the coming games to climb higher in the standings.

The Boston Red Sox will continue their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Their next game is on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Fenway Park. The game is set to start at 1:35 PM.

The Tampa Bay Rays will also face the Boston Red Sox again on Sunday, July 13, 2025. This will be an away game for the Rays at Fenway Park. The game will begin at 1:35 PM.

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