Red Sox Edge Rays, Win Series and Finish Road Trip

The Boston Red Sox edged the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 to clinch their three-game series, with David Hamilton's solo home run in the third inning providing the only run and four Red Sox pitchers combining for a shutout. Sean Newcomb started with 4 2/3 scoreless innings, and relievers Greg Weissert, Garrett Whitlock, and Justin Slaten held the Rays to five hits, with Slaten earning his second save. Key defensive plays and timely pitching thwarted multiple Rays scoring threats. Earlier in the series, Boston bounced back from a heavy loss as Walker Buehler and two relievers secured a 7-4 win, highlighted by Alex Bregman's four hits and four RBIs and Jarren Duran's home run. The Red Sox completed their road trip at .500 despite being outscored and will return home for a seven-game homestand. Whitlock's recent transition from starter to reliever has bolstered Boston's bullpen strength.