Suarez shuts down bats, Anthony mashes in 4-2 win vs. Rays
Great start to the game, hold your breath for the rest, repeat!
Tampa Bay Rays' final defeat came at the hands of the Boston Red Sox, 4-1, at Tropicana Field on September 18, 2026. Roman Anthony started the winning streak for Boston, leading off the game with a solo shot and later driving in three runs in the third inning. The Rays responded with a solo home run from Jahmai Jones in the third, making it 4-1.
While the Rays managed 9 walks and were 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position, Boston's pitching held firm, allowing only one run over five-plus innings, which came courtesy of a ground-out RBI in the fifth. The game's turning point came in the sixth inning when Wyatt Olds stepped in for Suarez, walking two batters and ultimately getting Jake Fraley out.
Despite a few hiccups, notably from Erik Miller's high walk count and erratic command in the ninth inning, Boston secured the win, ending Tampa's five-game home win streak and reducing their magic number to two as they navigated the final stretch of the season.
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