Rays Defeat Red Sox 10-8 in Extra Innings at Fenway

The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox have been engaged in a competitive series, with the Rays recently defeating the Red Sox 10-8 in an 11-inning game at Fenway Park. The Rays, considered one of baseball's most resilient franchises despite lacking star power, have been performing strongly, holding second place in the AL East and winning five of their last six games. Their pitching, including standout performances like Ian Seymour's major league debut, has been crucial to their success. The Red Sox, hovering around .500, have shown flashes of power with recent home runs and are aiming to improve during their six-game homestand, which includes facing the Rays. Key pitching matchups have featured Shane Baz for the Rays, who has a strong record against the Red Sox, and Brayan Bello for Boston, who has struggled somewhat but remains a pivotal figure. Both teams are looking to gain ground in the division amid a tightly contested AL East race.