Red Sox fight through injuries to hold off Rays 6-5
David Ortiz hit his 21st home run of the season, Bryce Brentz had two hits and broke a tie with an RBI single in the sixth, and the Red Sox beat the Rays 6-5 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
5
Boston Red Sox
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-10 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-5 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Longoria homered to left center (387 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Hill singled to right, Bradley Jr. scored, Brentz to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-6
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Brentz singled to center, Ramírez scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Longoria singled to deep left, Forsythe scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Miller hit sacrifice fly to left, Franklin scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-4
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Hill singled to deep left, Brentz scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Ortiz homered to right (406 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 5-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Morrison flied out to center.
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Fly Out 5-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 5-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 5-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-6
Morrison batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Longoria homered to left center (387 feet).
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Home Run 5-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Longoria batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Miller struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 4-6
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 4-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Miller batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Forsythe lined out to left.
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Line Out 4-6
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Forsythe batting
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Play Result 4-6
Uehara relieved Barnes.
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Play Result 4-6
Shaw at first base.
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Start Inning 4-6
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 4-6
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
León flied out to left.
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Fly Out 4-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
León batting
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Play Result 4-6
Garton relieved Cedeño.
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Hill singled to right, Bradley Jr. scored, Brentz to second.
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Head to Head
BOS wins series 3-0
Injuries
Boston Red Sox
- Roman Anthony Out
- Triston Casas Out
- Romy Gonzalez Out
- Eli White Out
- Justin Slaten Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Lineups
ConfirmedBOS
Mookie BettsRF50
Dustin Pedroia2B15
Xander BogaertsSS2
David OrtizDH34
Hanley Ramirez1B13
Jackie Bradley Jr.CF41
Brock HoltLF17
Aaron Hill3B7
Sandy LeonC9
Substitutes
Travis Shaw1B23
Bryce BrentzLF54
TB
Logan Forsythe2B11
Brad MillerSS15
Evan Longoria3B3
Logan Morrison1B21
Brandon GuyerCF24
Steven Souza Jr.RF21
Corey DickersonDH10
Nick FranklinLF67
Hank CongerC24
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