A Nail-Biter in Boston!
Wow, what a game that was, fellow Rays fans! Our boys went toe to toe with the Red Sox and nearly pulled off an amazing win, falling just short in a heart-thumping 5-4 outcome in extra innings.
Early Lead Thanks to J. Lowe's Power
The game started off on a high note with Josh Lowe blasting a homer to right center, putting the Rays up by one in the first inning. That kind of start had us all thinking this was our game. The pitching on both sides kept the batters in check for the most part early on, with neither team able to put much together offensively.
Sox Rally, But Rays Respond
By the 4th inning, the Red Sox managed to take the lead with Dominic Smith driving in two with a double to center. Of course, our Rays didn't just roll over. The hustle was real, and in the 6th, Randy Arozarena showed off his power with a solo shot to left center, followed by Isaac Paredes' single that brought J. Lowe home, tying the game up again. This team never quits!
Extra Innings Edge!
Moving into extras, both teams were giving it their all. In a pivotal 11th inning moment, an error by the Red Sox allowed Arozarena to score, pushing us ahead again. Unfortunately, the lead was short-lived, as the Sox tied it up in the bottom of the 11th and ultimately snagged the win in the 12th on a single by Romy Gonzalez that brought in Wong.
So Close, Yet So Far
This game was a rollercoaster of emotions.
It showcased the fight and resilience our Rays have, battling every step of the way against a tough Red Sox team on their home turf. Even though the outcome wasn't what we hoped for, the team's performance, particularly from players like Josh Lowe, Randy Arozarena, and Isaac Paredes, was promising. Looking Ahead
It's tough to swallow this loss, but there's a lot of baseball left to play. This game, despite its ups and downs, proved our Tampa Bay Rays have the grit and talent to challenge anyone. Let's rally behind our team, show them our support, and look forward to the next game. Go Rays!
Scoreboard for Rays @ Red Sox (May 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |