The Tampa Bay Rays kept their hopes alive for a seventh consecutive season with a record of .500 or better by edging the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Friday night at Fenway Park.
Taj Bradley set the tone for Tampa Bay, delivering six shutout innings while striking out seven and allowing only four hits. His performance extended the Rays’ impressive streak of starters, allowing three earned runs or fewer to 20 consecutive games. Bradley’s poise on the mound was evident as he navigated the Red Sox lineup with confidence that rivals the feeling of a fresh haircut.
The game remained scoreless through six innings, thanks partly to key defensive plays by the Rays.