ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays sure did a lot this weekend.
There they were, with Sunday's 9-1 win, sweeping a three-game series from the majors-best Red Sox, and being the first team to do so all year.
Extending their latest winning streak to a season-high-matching eight games.
Improving their record to 70-61, nine games over .500 for the first time in more than three years.
Making a significant statement, and raising an intriguing question.
First, the statement.
"By sweeping them, we showed a lot,'' said starter Blake Snell, who led the way in earning his 16th win, tied for most in the majors pending the outcome of Sunday's late game.