Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedSeptember 20, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:September 20, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays – 9/19/25

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 11-7 at George M. Steinbrenner Field on September 19, 2025. The Red Sox now hold an 83-70 record, placing them third in the AL East. The Rays have a 75-78 record, putting them fourth in the division.

Garrett Crochet was the winning pitcher for the Red Sox, improving his record to 16-5. Key performances included Jarren Duran, who had two hits and two RBIs, and Ceddanne Rafaela, who contributed four hits and one RBI. The Red Sox scored seven runs in the eighth inning, which sealed their victory.

The game started with the Rays taking an early lead. They scored a run in the first inning. The Red Sox answered in the second and third innings with one run each. The Rays matched them with a run in both innings, making the score 3-2 in their favor by the end of the third. The game stayed close until the seventh inning. The Red Sox scored two runs, grabbing the lead at 4-3. In the eighth inning, Boston broke the game open with seven runs, extending their lead to 11-3. The Rays tried to rally in the ninth with four runs, but it was not enough to catch up, resulting in an 11-7 win for the Red Sox.

Garrett Crochet played a key role for the Red Sox on the mound. He pitched six innings, allowing only four hits and three runs. Crochet also struck out nine batters, earning the win and improving his record to 16-5.

For the Red Sox, Jarren Duran and Ceddanne Rafaela had standout performances at the plate. Duran went 2-for-6 with two runs and two RBIs, including a home run. Rafaela contributed with four hits in five at-bats, scoring two runs and driving in one.

On the Rays’ side, Yandy Díaz had a strong game, going 3-for-4 with a home run and one RBI. Despite the efforts, Garrett Cleavinger took the loss for the Rays, allowing two runs in less than an inning of work. His record now stands at 1-5.

What’s Next

The Red Sox, with their win over the Rays, now have a record of 83-70. This places them in third in the East standings. They are looking to secure their position as they head into the final stretch of the season. On the other hand, the Rays dropped to 75-78 and sit in fourth in the East. This game was important for the Rays as they try to climb up the standings. The Red Sox and Rays have been competitive in their head-to-head games this season.

The Boston Red Sox continue their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. They face the Rays again on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The game is scheduled to start at 7:05 PM.

The Tampa Bay Rays also continue their series against the Boston Red Sox. Their next game is on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at home. The game will begin at 7:05 PM at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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