It was the Rays’ third walkoff win this year.
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In the top of the seventh inning, Benintendi had doubled to have the Red Sox runners at second and third, ready to put up a deuce on the scoreboard.
Drew Pomeranz dominated the Rays weak-hitting lineup on Thursday, but the Red Sox offense did little to help him out.
Can the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays find some hitting when they meet up today at 1:10PM ET?
Ortiz has 533 home runs, one shy of Jimmie Foxx for 18th on the career list.
Tyler Sturdevant struck out Hanley Ramirez and Bradley to begin the ninth, and Romero was summoned.
Romero said he threw a cutter to close out the save. David Ortiz has become the oldest player in major league history to hit 30 home runs in a season. The road trip continues Monday with three games in Boston.
The loss snapped a five-game winning streak against the Rays for the Red Sox. Trying to claw back in the seventh, Chris Young drew a leadoff walk and was then picked off first base.
Odorizzi (9-5) improved to 6-0 in eight starts since the All-Star break. He tried to avoid a tag while running toward second base, but was tagged out on a double play.
“Outstanding damage control”, Cash said.
Pomeranz had thrown five scoreless innings to that point, but surrendered the lead in the bottom of the sixth on an Evan Longoria double and Brad Miller RBI single.
Rookie left fielder Andrew Benintendi exited Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays with an ugly left knee sprain, and after tests the next morning, the Red Sox already sent him to the 15-day disabled list.
The No. 7 pick in the 2015 draft was reportedly evaluated in Florida on Thursday but Manager John Farrell deemed the MRI “inconclusive”. RHP Clay Buchholz, who was moved out of the bullpen for three starts due to injuries, will return to a relief role.
Notes: Rays INF Tim Beckham, day to day after leaving Tuesday’s game with a tight hamstring, was not in the starting lineup.
The Rays record for most consecutive at-bats without a hit is 41, set by Luke Scott in 2012.
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Red Sox: 3B Pablo Sandoval, expected to be ready for spring training next year after having left shoulder surgery in May, has resumed working out at third base.
