Zack Littell delivered an impressive performance, allowing just one hit over seven innings as the Tampa Bay Rays shut out the Boston Red Sox 2-0, securing a series victory. Littell struck out seven batters without issuing a walk, showcasing dominance over a struggling Red Sox lineup that managed only a single hit from Nick Sogard. The Rays scored their runs through a third-inning sacrifice fly by Brandon Lowe and a groundout by Dylan Carlson in the seventh. Boston's playoff hopes dimmed as they trail the Twins and Tigers by four games for the final AL wild card spot, having lost 22 of their last 35 games since the All-Star break. Rafael Devers continued to struggle, going 0 for 3 with three strikeouts, leaving him hitless in 11 at-bats during the series. The Red Sox are set to face Minnesota in their next series as they attempt to recover from this setback.