Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays Live Stream: How to Watch MLB

Fresh off a postseason berth after a dramatic walk-off win from Junior Caminero, the Tampa Bay Rays go for the series win over the Houston Astros on Saturday.

The Tampa Bay Rays go for the series victory on Saturday night, hosting the Houston Astros in Game 2. This is the final series of the season between these division leaders. The Rays won on a walk-off in the opener on Friday, 3-1, to become the first team in the league to clinch a playoff berth. This series is all tied up now, two games apiece. The Astros prevailed in the first series, 2-1, back in Houston in early July. Tampa Bay is 88-59 with a 48-25 record at home, and the Rays will now try to win their fourth in their last five games. The Rays still lead the Yankees by 3.5 games in the AL East despite New York winning four straight games. Houston still leads the AL West over the Texas Rangers, despite the loss. The Astros are 75-73 with a 38-35 record on the road. This is still anybody’s division, but the Astros have now been in control the longest this season over the Rangers. Tampa Bay is the -149 favorite to win this series and take the season series lead on Saturday. The Rays will try to do that by starting lefty Ian Seymour, who is 9-6 with a 4.33 ERA in 116.1 innings. The Astros will counter with Peter Lambert in an attempt to tie this series. The righty is 8-8 with a 3.67 ERA in 139.2 innings.

How to Watch Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays Today:

Game Date: Saturday, Sep. 12, 2026

Game Time: 6:10 p.m. ET

TV: MLB.TV – Houston Astros, Space City Home Network, Tampa Bay Rays

Location: Tropicana Field – St. Petersburg, FL

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Tampa Bay walked off in dramatic fashion in the opener on Friday to win 3-1, despite being outhit 9-4. The Astros got on the board first in the fourth inning, but it came on a groundout into a fielder’s choice from catcher Yainer Diaz. Houston left six runners on base to just two for the Rays. But Tampa didn’t get that many on base to begin with. The Rays tied the game in the fifth inning with a solo shot from Victor Mesa Jr. Tampa didn’t score again until Caminero came up in the bottom of the ninth, and he hit a two-run shot to clinch a postseason berth for the Rays. It was Caminero’s 40th homer of the season, inching on his 2025 mark when he hit 45 in his first full season. Tampa Bay continues to have the best record in the American League.

What Time Is the Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays Game On?

The Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays game will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 6:10 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

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