Red Sox and Rays reschedule postponed game as July 17 split doubleheader
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Updated · Boston Herald · May 9
Red Sox and Rays reschedule postponed game as July 17 split doubleheader
13 articles · Updated · Boston Herald · May 9
Saturday's game at Fenway Park was called about 15 minutes before the 4:10 p.m. ET first pitch after significant rainfall, with games now set for 1:35 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.
Tampa Bay's scheduled starter Nick Martinez was moved to Sunday's series finale, while Boston left-hander Payton Tolle is likely to start for the Red Sox.
Fans booed the late announcement on the center-field video board as the sparse crowd sat through the downpour. The AL East rivals are tied 1-1 in their first series of the season.
Can Boston's elite pitching overcome its power-deprived lineup to conquer the highly competitive American League East?
Despite a strong start, will the Rays' noted lack of star power prevent a deep playoff run this season?
Is the Red Sox's 'boom-or-bust' identity a sign of a future champion or another year of frustrating inconsistency?