Thrilling Finish at Tropicana Field! 
What a game, fellow Rays fans! The Tampa Bay Rays came through with a stunning win against the Boston Red Sox in a nail-biting finish at Tropicana Field, with our boys securing a 2-1 victory! Both teams battled hard, and the tension was palpable until the very end. A Defensive Standoff Early On 
The first eight innings were a display of strong pitching and solid defense from both sides. Starter Drew Rasmussen and his successor Seymour kept the Red Sox at bay, notching up several strikeouts and preventing any hits from turning into runs. On the offense, our lineup performed evenly, with opportunities presenting themselves but often falling just short. Ben Williamson and Logan Davidson managed some key on-base plays, but it wasn't until the 9th inning that the Rays truly came alive. Dramatic 9th-Inning Comeback 
The Red Sox took a late lead when Gasper tripled in the top of the 9th inning, bringing in Romero to score and giving Boston a 1-0 edge. But the Rays were unshaken! As the bottom of the 9th unfolded, Blake Sabol made his impact with a crucial single to center, setting the stage for the thrilling comeback. The tension soared as Logan Davidson doubled, putting runners at second and third. Then, Jonny DeLuca delivered the game-winning moment with a clutch single to left field, driving in both Sabol and Davidson for a walk-off victory! 
The Rays' resilience and heart were on full display in this victory, and it's moments like these that keep us on the edge of our seats. Let's keep this momentum going, Rays Nation!
Go Rays! Scoreboard for Red Sox @ Rays (February 23rd, 2026)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |