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Tampa Bay Tops Boston 9-4 - Recap

Boston got a 2-HR day from Xander Bogaerts on Thursday at Fenway Park but Tampa Bay still managed to defeat Boston 9-4 in baseball action.

Tampa Bay won as a +107 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 11 were rewarded at the payout window.

Brendan McKay earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 7 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Tommy Pham in the win.

Boston's starting pitcher Andrew Cashner worked 5.2 innings, giving up 7 hits and 7 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 4 hits from Xander Bogaerts in a losing cause.

Tampa Bay outhit their counterparts 12-10 in the game.

Tampa Bay looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Miami. Boston will aim to get back on the winning track at NY Yankees.