The Red Sox now have seven players and two coaches out on COVID protocol, but the chase for a playoff spot continues.

Boston, which led the Rays by 1 1/2 games entering a three-game series at Tampa Bay on July 30, dropped nine game back in the division race.

After losing to Tampa Bay, Manager Alex Cora said left-hander Josh Taylor was considered to be a close contact and will quarantined. First base coach Tom Goodwin is also considered a close contact and coach Ramon Vazquez tested positive.

Cleveland overcomes a four-run deficit, scoring the go-ahead run on a rare fielder’s obstruction call.

J.D. Martinez breaks an 0-for-20 skid with three hits, including a three-run homer in the 10th as Boston beats Cleveland, 5-3.

Jonathan Araúz, promoted Friday because two players went on the COVID-19 injured list, hits a three-run homer in the eighth to give Boston a 4-3 victory.

Kiké Hernández tested positive for COVID-19, and Christian Arroyo is sidelined as a close contact.

Bobby Dalbec powers the offense in support of Chris Sale, who takes a no-hitter into the fifth and improves to 3-0.