Overview
- The Tampa Bay Rays crushed the Boston Red Sox 16-1, powered by a 16-hit attack and a dominant nine-run third inning.
- Shane Baz delivered a stellar pitching performance, striking out a career-high 11 batters over six innings while allowing just two hits and one earned run.
- Kameron Misner led the Rays' offense with two home runs and three RBIs, supported by contributions from Yandy Díaz, Junior Caminero, and Christopher Morel.
- Boston's Tanner Houck endured a historically poor outing, surrendering 12 runs (11 earned) in just 2 1/3 innings, exposing ongoing struggles for the Red Sox rotation.
- The Rays' strategic roster moves, including Joe Boyle's earlier standout debut and subsequent optioning, have reinforced their depth during a demanding homestand.