The Rays hit the road and face a team just ahead of them in the American League wild card race. The Guardians are in third place in the A-L Central and 5 games out of the last wild card spot while the Rays are fourth in the East and 6 ½ games out.

First pitch in game 131 of the 2025 Tampa Bay baseball season is scheduled for 6:40 PM EDT at Progressive Field in Cleveland, on August 25th.