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Martin Perez vs JT Chargois Battle Sees Boston Fall 7-3

Boston dropped a 7-3 decision at Tropicana Field on Friday as Tampa Bay legged out a win behind winning pitcher Josh Fleming.

The Rays were a -134 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 9.

Josh Fleming earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 2, and allowing 8 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yandy Diaz in the win.

Boston got a 4-inning outing from Martin Perez in the loss. He gave up 6 earned runs, 1 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Jonathan Arauz had 2 hits in the loss for the Red Sox.