‘It’s unacceptable’: Kenley Jansen took responsibility for Red Sox loss vs. Rays

Red Sox Kenley Jansen during the ninth inning of Thursday's loss against the Rays. Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty ImagesKenley Jansen’s response to the loss against the Rays: The Red Sox lost to the Rays 7-5 on Thursday, with Boston closer Kenley Jansen surrendering a pair of runs in the ninth inning.

It was an unfortunate outcome for the Red Sox especially in the context of the rest of the game: Having fallen behind 5-1 in the fourth inning, Boston rallied to tie the game by the end of the sixth inning. What might have been the team’s greatest comeback of the season evaporated when Tampa was able to break through again in the final frame.

“To me, it’s unacceptable. I expect better from…