Boston.com · Sep 2, 2021
Jarren Duran has go-ahead single in the 9th, Red Sox beat Rays 3-2
Boston Red Sox right fielder Hunter Renfroe leaps but can't make the catch on a two-run home run by Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday evening. The Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jarren Duran had a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth and the COVID-19 impacted Boston Red Sox stopped the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays’ nine-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory on Wednesday night.
Boston infielder Yairo Muñoz became the latest Boston player to test positive for the coronavirus. Eight Boston players and two coaches have either had a positive test or are considered close contacts since last Friday.
