Overview

• David Hamilton's third-inning solo home run provided the only run in Boston's 1-0 series-clinching victory over Tampa Bay.
• Four Red Sox pitchers combined for a shutout, striking out 13 batters and allowing only five hits.
• Sean Newcomb earned his first career win with Boston, pitching 4 2/3 scoreless innings before the bullpen closed out the game.
• The Red Sox rebounded from a 16-1 loss in the series opener with consecutive wins, including Alex Bregman’s five-hit, two-homer performance on Tuesday.
• Tampa Bay starter Zack Littell pitched six strong innings but fell to 0-4 due to lack of run support.