On a cool, overcast day at Fenway Park, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox are set to clash in an exciting matchup on September 28, 2024, starting at 4:10 PM. Leading the charge for the Rays will be pitcher Shane Baz, who enters the game with an impressive ERA of 3.208. Facing him across the diamond, Kutter Crawford of the Red Sox, who holds an ERA of 4.194, will look to defend home turf.

Currently, the Rays find themselves in the 10th spot of the 2024 AL East Division, boasting a record of 79-81 and a .49 winning percentage. They show moderate balance in their play, with equal wins and losses within the division and a recent uptick, having won 6 of their last 10 games. Their performance is less steady on the road, holding a 37-42 record in away games. By contrast, the Sox, stationed just above the Rays at 9th with an 80-80 record, also present a .50 winning percentage. Despite their recent losses in the last two games, they have a slightly better performance in night games and on the road this season.

As the anticipation for this matchup builds, the betting odds also offer some intriguing possibilities. The point spread currently stands at -1.5, favoring the Red Sox at home. The over/under for the game is set at 8.0, suggesting expectations of moderate scoring. For those looking to bet on the outcome, the money line offers -122 for the Red Sox and +104 for the Rays, revealing a slight edge towards Boston in what promises to be a closely contested game.