Rays Defeat Red Sox 8-3 Behind Baz's Solid Start

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-3, highlighted by Shane Baz's dominant seven-inning performance, allowing only two runs and two hits while striking out six. Jose Siri had a standout game with four RBIs, contributing to the Rays' total of four home runs, alongside Junior Caminero, Josh Lowe, and Brandon Lowe. Despite the loss, Boston's Triston Casas and Romy Gonzalez each homered, keeping the Red Sox within five games of the Twins for the final AL wild card spot. The victory keeps the Rays' postseason hopes alive, trailing the Minnesota Twins by six games, while also moving them closer to the Red Sox in the AL East standings. Kevin Kelly extended his scoreless innings streak to 20 1/3 innings for the Rays. Both teams face injury concerns, with Boston's Bryan Mata likely out for the season and the Rays awaiting Shane McClanahan's return from Tommy John surgery.