Rays at Red Sox: Tolle on the mound, rain in the forecast

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This may be stating the obvious, but weather will be a factor in this game, folks. (It’s sunny here in Seattle!) The Sox and Rays will either play through some serious bouts of rain this afternoon and into the evening, or deal with a postponement.

Plan seems to be to start #Rays–#RedSox game on time at 4:10 and play as long as they can before the heavy rain starts, currently expected around 6 – but subject to change pic.twitter.com/sj8MDGhLhM

— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) May 9, 2026

Red Sox grounds crew and both clubs are preparing for today’s game to start at 4:10 ET, despite lingering rain all evening. Will keep you updated if that changes. There’s a call with MLB officials now regarding the weather.

— Ryan Bass (@Ry_Bass) May 9, 2026

Outside of that, we have Mickey Gasper at catcher, and Masa at DH. Let’s hope the only drama today is the forecast. Go Sox.

How to Watch and Listen​

First pitch is at 4:10 PM ET on NESN and WEEI.

Lineups​

Tampa Bay Rays Lineup​

1. Chandler Simpson (L) LF
2. Junior Caminero (R) 3B
3. Ben Williamson (R) 2B
4. Yandy Díaz (R) DH
5. Ryan Vilade (R) 1B
6. Cedric Mullins (L) CF
7. Jonny DeLuca (R) RF
8. Nick Fortes (R) C
9. Taylor Walls (S) SS

RHP Nick Martinez (3-1, 1.71 ERA, 28 SO) takes the mound for the Rays.

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