Yandy Diaz leads Rays to 3-1 victory over Red Sox at Tropicana Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays opened their series against the Boston Red Sox with a 3-1 victory at Tropicana Field on June 8. Yandy Diaz drove in a run with a sacrifice fly and Jonathan Aranda contributed with an RBI single in the fifth inning. Despite Tampa Bay stranding 10 runners and struggling with runners in scoring position, Boston couldn't capitalize on their opportunities, failing to tie the game late. The Rays' Ian Seymour performed effectively as an opener, working four innings before the bullpen secured the win.
- •Rays improve to open series against Red Sox at Tropicana Field.
- •Yandy Diaz drives in a run with a sacrifice fly.
- •Jonathan Aranda records an RBI single in the fifth inning.
- •Rays leave 10 runners on base, struggling with scoring opportunities.
- •Ian Seymour opens with four solid innings on the mound.
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Three If By Bay, 1 If By Sea: Rays 3, Red Sox 1
"This game was unnecessarily close for the entire game because the runners in scoring position issues continued, but thankfully, Boston struggled to get anyone into scoring position all night allowing the Rays to score just enough to hold on with a 3-1 victory to open the series at Tropicana Field. The Rays started off with […]
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