Rays @ Red Sox · Feb 26, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Thu, Feb 26, 2026

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Steven Matz

Home starter

Garrett Crochet

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Game StoriesPedro breaks down stacked Sox rotation, with 'a true ace' at the top4 clips

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Pedro breaks down stacked Sox rotation, with 'a true ace' at the top

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- In the opinion of many, Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez is the most dominant pitcher in Red Sox history. So who better to talk to about the club’s re-stacked rotation that has ace Garrett Crochet entering his second season, solid veterans Sonny Gray and Ranger Suárez

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Trevor Story's two-run double00:00:21

Trevor Story lines a two-run double to left field, extending the Red Sox' lead to 4-0 over the Rays in the bottom of the 4th inning

Steven Matz's first strikeout with the Rays00:00:16

Steven Matz fans Kristian Campbell in the bottom of the 2nd inning for his first strikeout of the spring with the Rays

Garrett Crochet induces inning-ending double play 00:00:21

Garrett Crochet induces a 6-4-3 double play, stranding two runners to end the top of the 1st inning

Wrap

Rays @ Red Sox · 5–7

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