The Boston Red Sox (72-66) enter a contest against the Tampa Bay Rays (83-55) on Tuesday following a three-game winning streak. The game is set to begin at 6:40 PM ET at Tropicana Field. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Rays will send Zach Eflin (13-8) to the mound, while Kutter Crawford (6-7) will get the nod for the Red Sox.
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Tampa Bay vs. Boston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
- Probable Pitchers: Eflin – TB (13-8, 3.40 ERA) vs Crawford – BOS (6-7, 4.08 ERA)
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Rays vs. Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Eflin | Crawford | |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | GS | 18 |
| 13-8 | W-L | 6-7 |
| 3.40 | ERA | 4.08 |
| 150.2 | IP | 103.2 |
| 20 | BB | 26 |
| 151 | SO | 102 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin
- His last appearance came on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, when the right-hander threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings while giving up four hits.
- In 26 games this season, the 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.40, with 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .231 against him.
- Eflin is trying to build upon a third-game quality start streak in this outing.
- In five of his 26 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- The 29-year-old ranks 13th in ERA (3.40), first in WHIP (1.015), and 23rd in K/9 (9.0) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Eflin’s team is 13-13-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games Eflin has started this season hit the over 12 times in 26 chances.
Eflin’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Marlins | Aug. 30 | 6.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 25 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| at Angels | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Aug. 13 | 3.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Cardinals | Aug. 8 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Kutter Crawford
- The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed seven hits in 2 2/3 innings against the Houston Astros.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.08, a 3.92 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.138 in 26 games this season.
- He has two quality starts in 18 chances this season.
- He has seven appearances with no earned runs allowed in 26 chances this season.
- The Red Sox have gone 9-9-0 against the spread when Crawford starts.
- Crawford’s starts hit the over on the run total 11 times in 18 games with a set total this season.
Crawford’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Astros | Aug. 30 | 2.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Dodgers | Aug. 25 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Tigers | Aug. 13 | 4.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Royals | Aug. 8 | 3.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
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