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Match Preview: Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays

Oct 22, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) reacts after the first inning against the Houston Astros during game six of the 2021 ALCS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Red Sox will face the Tampa Bay Rays on 23rd April 2022, in what will be the 2nd game of their ongoing series.

Boston won the first game of the series quite comprehensively, and they will look to build on it. Tampa, on the other hand, will look to bounce back, and level up the series.

  • The Red Sox currently has a record of 7-7.
  • The Rays currently have a record of 7-7.

Injury Report:

Red Sox:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
J.D. MartinezDHThu, Apr 21GroinExpected to be out until at least Apr 23
Jonathan Arauz2BTue, Apr 19IllnessExpected to be out until at least Apr 25
Kevin PlaweckiCMon, Apr 18IllnessExpected to be out until at least Apr 25
Josh TaylorRPSat, Apr 16BackExpected to be out until at least May 3
Chris SaleSPMon, Apr 4RibsExpected to be out until at least Jun 4
James PaxtonSPWed, Mar 16ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Source: CBS Sports

Rays:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Ryan YarbroughSPThu, Apr 21GroinExpected to be out until at least Apr 27
JT ChargoisRPWed, Apr 20ObliqueExpected to be out until at least Apr 24
Shane BazSPSat, Apr 16ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 4
Luis PatinoSPWed, Apr 13ObliqueExpected to be out until at least Jun 14
Brendan McKaySPThu, Apr 7ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 6
Nick AndersonRPThu, Apr 7ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 15
Peter FairbanksRPThu, Apr 7LatExpected to be out until at least Jul 4
Colby WhiteRPWed, Apr 6ElbowOut for the season
Yonny ChirinosSPFri, Mar 18ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 4
Tyler GlasnowSPThu, Mar 17ElbowExpected to be out until at least Sep 1
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays

  • Xander Boagaerts: Red Sox

He has been their best player since the start of the season, and once again will be the driving force of his team.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

Red Sox won the first game of the series, and they will be the favorites to win the second game of the series as well.

  • Match Prediction: Boston Red Sox to win the game.

You can watch the game on MLB TV.