Rick Porcello was shredded for eight runs and ten hits in three disappointing innings as the Red Sox were slammed at Port Charlotte – a senior’s paradise – by the Rays 13-5.
The Red Sox second inning presented opportunity lost as consecutive singles by Travis Shaw, Allen Craig and Jackie Bradley loaded the bases for the next trio of hitters. Alas, they did not have the same level of batting expertise and Blake Swihart and hot hitting Sam Travis whiffed against Rays right-hander Erasmo Ramirez (11-6, 3.