With all the rumors and speculation about the pending trade deadline flying around them, the Rays open another key series against the Red Sox tonight in a battle of teams competing for an AL wild-card spot.
The Rays go into play tonight one-half game behind the Red Sox for the second AL wild-card spot, and one-half game ahead of the Red Sox. The Angels are five back of the Rays and the Rangers six. The Indians hold the top spot.
The Rays will have their best pitcher on the mound in AL ERA leader Charlie Morton. The Red Sox are starting David Price in a rematch of Wednesday’s game at the Trop the Rays won.