Former Orioles pitcher Bryan Baker surrenders lead in Rays debut

Former Orioles pitcher Bryan Baker surrenders lead in Rays debut

BOSTON (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela hit a go-ahead, two-run double during a three-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox earned their season-high seventh straight win by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Thursday. Boston starter Walker Buehler gave up three runs off five hits, including two home runs, over six innings. Chris Murphy (1-0) and Garrett Whitlock pitched a scoreless seventh and eighth, and Aroldis Chapman struck out two in the ninth to…

Red Sox Spoil Rival's Team Debut On Day Of AL East Trade

A trade among American League East competitors helped the Boston Red Sox pull off a dramatic win Thursday. The Red Sox pushed their winning streak to seven with a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Down 3-1 entering the seventh inning, they rallied against a relief pitcher who switched teams earlier that day. On Thursday morning, the Baltimore Orioles sent Bryan Baker to Tampa Bay for the No. 37 overall pick in this year’s MLB Draft. The Rays …