The Boston Red Sox (75-75) and Tampa Bay Rays (73-77) clash in AL East action, on Tuesday at 6:50 p.m. ET.

The Red Sox will look to Nick Pivetta (5-10) versus the Rays and Shane Baz (2-3).

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Red Sox vs. Rays Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
• Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
• TV: NESN
• Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
• Venue: Tropicana Field
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Pivetta – BOS (5-10, 4.24 ERA) vs Baz – TB (2-3, 3.28 ERA)

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Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Nick Pivetta

• The Red Sox’s Pivetta (5-10) will make his 24th start of the season.
• The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw six innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up one earned run while allowing four hits.
• The 31-year-old has an ERA of 4.24, a 4.88 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.137 in 24 games this season.
• If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fourth consecutive quality start.
• Pivetta has pitched five or more innings in six straight games and will look to extend that streak.
• He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 24 chances this season.

Nick Pivetta vs. Rays

• The Rays are batting .230 this season, 27th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .368 (29th in the league) with 136 home runs.
• The right-hander has allowed the Rays to go 4-for-20 with two home runs and two RBI in 5 2/3 innings this season.

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Rays Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Shane Baz

• Baz (2-3) takes the mound first for the Rays in his 12th start of the season. He’s put together a 3.28 ERA in 60 1/3 innings pitched, with 50 strikeouts.
• In his last appearance on Wednesday, the right-hander went 5 1/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing two earned runs while surrendering three hits.
• In 11 games this season, the 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.28, with 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .217 against him.
• Baz has registered five quality starts this year.
• Baz will try to last five or more innings for his sixth straight start. He’s averaging 5.5 frames per outing.
• In two of his appearances this season he has not give up an earned run.

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