MLB: Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks, and predictions

The Boston Red Sox (7-8) finish their three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays (8-7) at Tropicana Field on Sunday at 1:10 p.m. ET. The season series is 1-1. Boston won the series opener 4-3 on Friday, and the Rays evened the series 3-2 on Saturday with a 2-run walk-off home run by CF Kevin Kiermaier in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays projected starters

Rich Hill (LHP) vs. Shane McClanahan (LHP)

Hill (0-1, 7.29 ERA) was defeated 8-3 by the Minnesota Twins in his last start on Monday. He pitched 4 2/3 innings, giving four runs on six hits, two home runs, two walks, and two strikeouts. In Tampa's 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday, McClanahan (0-1, 2.40 ERA) was given a no-decision. He pitched 6 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits and 0 walks while striking out 9 batters.

Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays picks and predictions

Prediction: Rays 6, Red Sox 1