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July 18, 2026 β’ Fenway Park, Boston
MLB PREVIEW β’ July 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (56-41) travels to play Boston Red Sox (49-48) at Fenway Park, Boston.
Tampa Bay Rays
Visiting Side
Record
56-41
Boston Red Sox
Home Side
Record
49-48
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TAM
|
0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
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BOS
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0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ~ | 7 | 6 | 2 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
99%
Tampa Bay Rays
VS
1%
Boston Red Sox
Projected Score
TAM 6.5
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BOS 1
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Tampa Bay Rays has a stronger overall season performance.
- Tampa Bay Rays has a better road record than Boston Red Sox's home record.
- Tampa Bay Rays boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Tampa Bay Rays
STAT
Boston Red Sox
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Boston Red Sox plays on familiar turf at Fenway Park, Boston.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Tampa Bay Rays Could Win
Tampa Bay Rays brings a Team ERA of 1.67 and Batting Average of .208 into the matchup.
Why Boston Red Sox Could Win
Boston Red Sox counters with a Team ERA of 10.13 and Batting Average of .117.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Tampa Bay Rays's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Fenway Park, Boston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
33,077
Closing Odds
Line: BOS -118 | O/U: 9.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Ian Seymour
Home Starter
Patrick Sandoval
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Tampa Bay Rays (49.3%)
Boston Red Sox (50.7%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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