A Slow Start, But Rays Get Rolling! 
What a comeback, Rays fans! Our Tampa Bay Rays started off a bit shaky today, but ultimately crushed the Boston Red Sox 8-3 at Tropicana Field. Let's dive into the key moments of this exhilarating game!A Quiet Beginning 
In the first few innings, it felt like both teams were just feeling each other out. The Red Sox managed to get on the board first in the 2nd inning with a homer by Casas, putting them up 2-0. Our lineup struggled to make contact early on, with Yandy Díaz, Brandon Lowe, and Junior Caminero unable to get things going in the 1st inning.Finding Our Stride 
The 4th inning saw the tide start to turn with Junior Caminero blasting a solo homer to bring the score to 2-1. That was just the spark we needed. Next came the 5th inning, which was jam-packed with action! Josh Lowe started it off with a solo homer to tie up the game, followed by Jose Siri going yard, putting us ahead 3-2! Brandon Lowe then capped off the inning with a 2-run homer, bringing our lead to 5-2. 
Holding Off the Red Sox 
Our pitchers stayed solid throughout. The Red Sox couldn't muster much against our defense after their initial lead. The 8th inning saw a solo shot by Gonzalez, but Cleavinger and Kelly were rock-solid in relief, ensuring they could do no more damage.Sealing the Deal 
The bottom of the 8th inning was the nail in the coffin for Boston. With bases loaded, Jose Siri struck again, hitting a double that cleared the bases and added three more runs to our lead! That brought the final score to 8-3. Yandy Díaz walked, loading the bases, but the Red Sox finally caught a break and got out of the inning without further damage.A True Team Effort 
It wasn’t just one or two stars; the entire team contributed to this victory. From clutch hits to disciplined pitching, this win was a definitive statement. It’s this kind of team play that will keep us competitive throughout the season.Let's savor this victory and look forward to the next game. Go Rays!
Scoreboard for Red Sox @ Rays (September 17th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |