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Red Sox and Phillies Face Off in Spring Training Matchup
Fans Can Stream the Game Live on Fubo as Boston and Philadelphia Prepare for the 2026 Season
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Boston Red Sox in a Spring Training game on Monday, March 9, 2026 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. While the game will not be televised, fans can stream the action live on Fubo. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses as they gear up for the upcoming MLB season.
Why it matters
This Spring Training matchup provides an early look at two teams with high expectations for the 2026 season. The Phillies and Red Sox are both hoping to make a push for the playoffs, so this game will give their players valuable practice time and allow the teams to evaluate their rosters ahead of Opening Day.
The details
The Phillies enter the game with a 5-9 record and are currently fifth in their division, while the Red Sox are 7-8 and ranked second in their division. Both teams are coming off recent losses, making this an important tune-up contest. The game is scheduled for a 1:05 PM start time and the weather is expected to be mild and clear in Fort Myers.
- The game will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026.
- The first pitch is scheduled for 1:05 PM local time.
The players
Tanner Houck
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher who is out for the 2026 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Max Kepler
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder who has been suspended 80 games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy.
Zack Wheeler
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher who is recovering from venous thoracic outlet syndrome and is not expected to be ready for the start of the 2026 season.
What they’re saying
“This Spring Training game will be a great opportunity for both teams to get a feel for their rosters and see how their players perform against quality competition.”
— Dave Dombrowski, President of Baseball Operations, Philadelphia Phillies (Philadelphia Inquirer)
“We're looking forward to this matchup against the Phillies. It will help us identify areas we need to improve on before the season starts.”
— Alex Cora, Manager, Boston Red Sox (Boston Globe)
What’s next
The Phillies and Red Sox will continue their Spring Training schedules after this matchup, with both teams hoping to solidify their rosters and get their key players healthy and ready for the 2026 MLB season.
The takeaway
This Spring Training game between the Phillies and Red Sox provides an early preview of two teams with high expectations for the upcoming season. While the game will not be televised, fans can stream the action live on Fubo, giving them a chance to see how these squads are shaping up ahead of Opening Day.
