ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Once a team beats one of the best pitchers in the American League, confidence can come in a hurry.
After a 4-1 win against the Boston Red Sox and ace Chris Sale, the Tampa Bay Rays will hope to build on the momentum on Friday in the second game of the series.
“Hopefully we can keep it going tomorrow,” said Rays first baseman Logan Morrison, who had three hits, hours after learning he missed out on the “Final Vote” balloting for the All-Star Game. “Wilson (Ramos) did a great job and picked us up.