Red Sox Face Rays After Six-Game Winning Streak

The Boston Red Sox, following a six-game winning streak and strong offensive performances, are set to open a crucial four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Boston leads MLB in hits and has scored 29 runs in their last three games, with Masataka Yoshida returning from injury and Wilyer Abreu excelling at the plate. The Red Sox trail the Rays by 1.5 games for third place in the AL East and have outscored their opponents 96-39 over the past 11 games. Tampa Bay, having struggled recently with only four wins in their last 12, seeks improvement after acquiring reliever Bryan Baker. The series opener will feature a pitching matchup between Boston's Walker Buehler and Tampa Bay's Taj Bradley. Both teams aim to bolster their playoff prospects with strong performances in the series.