The Boston Red Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6–3 at George M. Steinbrenner Field on September 20, 2025. The Red Sox improved their record to 85-70, solidifying their third place in the AL East. The Rays, now with a record of 75-80, remain in fourth place in the division.

Garrett Whitlock earned the win for the Red Sox, bringing his season record to 6-3 with a 2.35 ERA. Key performances included Alex Bregman and Trevor Story, each contributing with an RBI. The game was played under clear skies with a temperature of 100 degrees.

The Red Sox scored first in the 3rd inning with a run. They added another run in the 5th and 6th innings, making it 3-1. In the 9th inning, they sealed the game with three more runs, bringing their total to 6. The Rays managed to score in the 4th inning, closing the gap to 1-1 at the time. They added two more runs in the 7th inning, bringing their score to 3. However, they could not score again, leading to a 6-3 loss.

Garrett Whitlock played a key role for the Red Sox as the winning pitcher. He pitched one inning, allowing one hit and no runs while striking out one batter. This performance helped maintain his 2.35 ERA. Whitlock’s solid outing contributed to the Red Sox’s victory over the Rays.

On the offensive side, Alex Bregman and Masataka Yoshida stood out for the Red Sox. Bregman had two hits in five at-bats and drove in one run. Yoshida also contributed with two hits and one RBI in five at-bats. Their efforts at the plate helped the Red Sox score crucial runs in the game.

For the Rays, Jesse Scholtens took the loss. He pitched three innings, giving up five hits and three runs, with only one being earned. Scholtens also struck out three batters. Despite his efforts, the Rays could not overcome the Red Sox’s performance.

What’s Next

The Red Sox improved their record to 85-70 with their win over the Rays. This keeps them in 3rd place in the East. They have a strong position as the season nears its end. On the other hand, the Rays’ record falls to 75-80, placing them in 4th in the East. The Red Sox have had the upper hand against the Rays this season, adding another win to their record. This game has significant standing implications as both teams fight for better positions.

The Boston Red Sox will continue their series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The game will take place at George M. Steinbrenner Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:35 PM. After this, the Red Sox will travel to Toronto to face the Blue Jays on Tuesday, September 23, at Rogers Centre.

The Tampa Bay Rays will also play the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at home. Following this game, the Rays will head to Baltimore to begin a series against the Orioles on Tuesday, September 23. The game will start at 6:35 PM at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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