Pomeranz, Betts power Red Sox past Rays 9-3
Drew Pomeranz did not allow a hit until the fifth inning and gave up two runs over six, Mookie Betts hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox routed the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
3
Boston Red Sox
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BOS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
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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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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Vázquez doubled to deep center, Devers scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-9
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Duda grounded into fielder's choice to second, Hechavarria scored, Kiermaier out at second, Sucre to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 3-8
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Sucre homered to left center (409 feet), Miller scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Play Result 0-8
Moreland grounded into double play, third to shortstop to first, Benintendi scored, Ramírez out at second, Betts to third.
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Advancing On Force 0-8
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Ramírez singled to left, Pedroia scored, Benintendi to third, Betts to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-7
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Benintendi singled to center, Bradley Jr. scored, Pedroia to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-6
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Play Result 0-5
Pedroia safe at first on error by first baseman Morrison, Vázquez scored, Bradley Jr. to third.
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Error 0-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Bradley Jr. singled to center, Devers scored, Vázquez to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 3-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Kiermaier flied out to center.
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Fly Out 3-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Swinging 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Kiermaier batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Sucre struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Play Result 3-9
Miller to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 3-9
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Sucre batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Miller singled to center.
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Single 3-9
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Miller batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Hechavarria flied out to right.
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Fly Out 3-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Hechavarria batting
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Start Inning 3-9
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 3-9
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Betts flied out to left.
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Fly Out 3-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Betts batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Benintendi grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 3-9
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Head to Head
BOS wins series 2-1
Injuries
Boston Red Sox
- Romy Gonzalez Out
- Eli White Out
- Justin Slaten Out
- Triston Casas Out
- Kutter Crawford Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Lineups
ConfirmedBOS
Dustin Pedroia2B15
Andrew BenintendiLF23
Mookie BettsRF50
Hanley RamirezDH13
Mitch Moreland1B18
Xander BogaertsSS2
Rafael Devers3B16
Christian VazquezC7
Jackie Bradley Jr.CF41
Substitutes
Brock Holt2B17
TB
Kevin KiermaierCF93
Lucas DudaDH9
Evan Longoria3B3
Logan Morrison1B21
Steven Souza Jr.RF21
Corey DickersonLF10
Adeiny HechavarriaSS56
Brad Miller2B15
Jesus SucreC40
Substitutes
Peter BourjosRF25
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