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A big day at the plate from Tyler O'Neill powered the Boston Red Sox (23-21) over the Tampa Bay Rays (21-24) by a 4 to 2 score.

Boston starter Brayan Bello (5-4) picked up the win in 6 1/3 innings of work in which he allowed 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 3 walks while striking out 8; Game Score 64. Justin Slaten (H 2) kept things in check with his 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief before handing the ball over to Nick Pivetta (SV 2) to close out the game in the final inning. The Red Sox were led at the plate by Tyler O'Neill (2 for 3, 2 Homeruns, 2 Runs, 3 RBI, Walk) and Rafael Devers (1 for 3, Double, Run, Walk). Of Note, O'Neill was recognized as MLB's #3 Performance of the Day.

Taking the loss for the Rays was Shane McClanahan (4-5) who permitted 4 earned runs on 6 hits, 3 walks, and 1 hit batsman in 7 2/3 innings of play; Game Score 57. Phil Maton needed just 2 pitches to get the final out of the inning. Tampa's limited offense came from Brandon Lowe (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 2 RBI) and Yandy Diaz (1 for 4, Double, Run).

Player of the Game: Tyler O'Neill (Season: #4)

AL East Standings: 3 GB, 2nd Place