Bogaerts homers as Red Sox cool off Rays with 9-8 win

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Kevin Plawecki had three hits and two RBIs for the Red Sox, who had dropped four in a row.

Boston Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock, right, and Kevin Plawecki, left, celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)BOSTON (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox stopped Tampa Bay’s six-game win streak with a 9-8 victory over the Rays on Friday night.

Kevin Plawecki had three hits and two RBIs for the Red Sox, who had dropped four in a row. Michael Wacha (9-1) struck out six in six innings, settling down after a shaky start.

Tampa Bay (69-56) began the day on top of the AL wild-card…