Rays hold off Red Sox as Yankees aim for sweep in Cleveland

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on June 8, 2026, in St. Petersburg. Rays starter Nick Martinez pitched over seven innings, allowing three runs, while the Red Sox's Payton Tolle allowed four runs in six innings. The Rays built a lead with three runs in the fourth inning and held on even after the Red Sox cut the deficit to one with a two-run double in the eighth. The Yankees, currently tied with the Rays atop the AL East, are set to face the Guardians today as they look to complete a three-game sweep.

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