Austin Meadows, Mike Zunino and Brandon Lowe hit homers for Tampa Bay, which is a 1/2-game behind Boston in the AL East.
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Franco HR, double in debut, but Rays lose to Red Sox in 11th
Wander Franco hit a three-run homer and doubled in his big league debut for the Tampa Bay Rays, who lost their seventh straight in falling to the Boston Red Sox 9-5 in 11 innings
Alex Verdugo overcomes Mookie Betts trade stigma by thriving for Red Sox
Alex Verdugo isn’t Mookie Betts, and that’s just fine. He’s making his own mark in Boston, and hopes it might one day include some pitching.
Tom Caron: Red Sox facing crucial stretch against Rays, Yankees
Boston stumbles into Tampa, having losing two of three to lowly Kansas City, a series marked by poor defense and a lack of clutch hitting by the Red Sox.
Red Sox stumble in lackluster loss to Royals
Kansas City wins a series for the first time in three weeks, taking 2 of 3 from Boston.
Dalbec, Martinez lift Red Sox to win over Royals
Bobby Dalbec drives in three runs and J.D. Martinez hits his 100th home run with the Red Sox in Boston’s 7-1 win.
Red Sox notebook: Chris Sale likely to work out in Portland next week
Boston ace, who is rehabbing after Tommy John surgery, is expected to throw bullpen session Tuesday with the Double-A club.
Royals halt six-game skid with 5-3 win over Red Sox
Adalberto Mondesi hits a three-run homer and Salvador Perez adds a solo shot for Kansas City.
Arroyo’s pinch-hit grand slam gives Red Sox 10-8 win over Braves
Christian Arroyo’s homer in the seventh moves Boston within one game of first place.
Verdugo, Devers power Red Sox past Braves in 10-8 win
Alex Verdugo hits a tie-breaking, three-run homer off Chris Martin in the eighth inning for Boston, which is 36-4 when scoring at least four runs.