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Rays secure victory over Red Sox, move closer to AL East title

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Rays secure victory over Red Sox, move closer to AL East title

Summary

On September 20, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-1 at Tropicana Field, marking their 55th home win of the season. The Rays jumped to an early lead with four runs in the first inning, highlighted by a two-RBI double from DeLuca. Griffin Jax pitched five scoreless innings, contributing to the win. Trevor Story hit a ninth-inning home run for the Red Sox, which was not enough to mount a comeback. With the victory, the Rays now have a magic number of two to clinch the AL East, needing just one more win against the Yankees in their upcoming series.

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By the Numbers

•Rays achieve 55 home wins this season, second most in franchise history.
•Tampa Bay scored four runs in the first inning against Red Sox starter Patrick Sandoval.
•Griffin Jax threw five scoreless innings, striking out five.
•Trevor Story homered for the Red Sox in the ninth inning.
•Rays need one win against the Yankees to clinch the AL East.

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3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Until October, Trop: Rays 5, Red Sox 1

What they're saying

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By late Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays had secured their 55th win at Tropicana Field. The victory marked the second most home wins in a single season by the Rays, second only to the fabled 2008 team. It also capped off an 8-1 home stand and series win over the Boston Red Sox. By […]
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