The Tampa Bay Rays depart Boston with some momentum after winning two series against American League East rivals. The Rays will stop in Cincinnati to take on the Reds before they head back to Tropicana Field ahead of the All Star break.
The Rays have moved into second place in the American League East regained ownership of the top Wild Card spot. The New York Yankees continue to pace Major League Baseball and hold a 14.5 game lead over the Rays, 15.0 game lead over the Red Sox, 15.5 games over the Blue Jays, and 20.5 games over the Orioles.