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Rays vs. Sox: Pitcher Duel at Tropicana
1 Aug
Summary
- Rays host White Sox for a three-game series opener.
- Nick Martinez starts for the Rays, Erick Fedde for the Sox.
- The Rays lead the AL East, White Sox lead the AL Central.
The Tampa Bay Rays will host the Chicago White Sox at Tropicana Field, commencing a three-game series. The first pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday. For the Rays, who hold a 64-44 record and lead the AL East, pitcher Nick Martinez (10-2, 2.45 ERA) is scheduled to start. The White Sox, with a 57-51 record and leading the AL Central, are expected to counter with Erick Fedde (5-6, 4.25 ERA).
Fans can watch the game on Rays.TV and CHSN, with streaming available on Fubo. Tickets can be found on StubHub. The betting odds favor the Rays at -140 moneyline, with the White Sox as underdogs at +115. The over/under for the total runs is set at 8.5.
Both teams have several players on the injury list. The Rays have Jake Fraley (groin) and Cole Sulser (back) on the 10-day and 15-day IL, respectively, among others. The White Sox are dealing with injuries to Kyle Teel (ankle) and Tyler Gilbert (shoulder), also on the 10-day and 15-day IL, with numerous players on the 60-day IL for elbow and shoulder issues.
