Rays at Red Sox: did the seventh-inning surge at JetBlue Park change the game?

The Tampa Bay Rays left JetBlue Park with a 6-14 record after a 7-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox, who moved to 9-11. The Rays vs Red Sox recap started at 1:05 PM EDT in Fort Myers with an announced attendance of 8639.

First inning

The Rays opened with 0 runs on 0 hits, and the Red Sox also posted 0 runs on 0 hits. The Rays finished the day with 0 errors, and the Red Sox also played error-free defense.

Second inning

The Rays were held to 0 runs again, and the Red Sox stayed scoreless while collecting 1 hit. The Rayhawks later stranded 12 runners on base in a game that featured 9 total hits by Tampa Bay.

Third inning

The Rays broke through with 2 runs on 2 hits in the third, while the Red Sox answered with 1 run on 3 hits. Drew Rasmussen worked 4.0 innings with 1 earned run allowed, and he recorded 4 strikeouts.

Fourth inning

The Rays were limited to 0 runs despite 1 hit, and the Red Sox were also held to 0 runs while adding 1 hit. The Rays produced 5 extra-base hits in the game, including 4 doubles and 1 home run.

Fifth inning

The Rays went scoreless, and the Red Sox used a 3-run inning on 4 hits to take control. Boston finished with 14 hits, and the Rays staff issued 4 walks while allowing 2 home runs.

Sixth inning

The Rays stayed at 0 runs, and the Red Sox added 2 runs on 3 hits. The Rays bullpen line landed at 4.0 innings with 6 earned runs allowed, and Tampa Bay pitching allowed 4 stolen bases.

Seventh inning

The Rays pushed across 4 runs on 5 hits to tighten the margin, and the Red Sox responded with 1 run on 1 hit. Tampa Bay went 4-for-8 with runners in scoring position, and the Rays logged 6 runs batted in with 6 coming with 2 outs.

Eighth inning

The Rays were kept off the board while recording 1 hit, and the Red Sox posted 0 runs with 1 hit. Yandy Díaz reached base with a .500 on-base percentage in his previous game line, and Jonny DeLuca finished that prior outing with a .333 batting average.

Ninth inning

The Rays scored 0 runs on 0 hits in the ninth, and the Red Sox game ended in the bottom half after leading at the end of the top of the inning. The Rays final whistle reaction centered on a lineup that drew 6 walks, and the Rays vs Red Sox full match report also reflected a game duration of 2:41.

The Rays full-time result now turns toward a road date with the Minnesota Twins at 1:05 PM EDT on 3/14/2026 at Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida. The broadcast listing for the matchup includes MNNT, and fans can share this article and keep the Rayhawks conversation moving.