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Morning sports update: Mookie Betts dismissed the idea that he doesn’t want to stay in Boston

It was a case of lucky sevens for the Red Sox on Monday night, as the team started an important stretch of games against American League East competition with a 9-4 win over the Rays in Tampa.

Boston starter Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven scoreless innings, and the offense posted seven runs in a third-inning eruption that saw three home runs:

3rd inning, 3 dingers for the @RedSox. pic.twitter.com/tIdtVuJMtx

— MLB (@MLB) July 23, 2019

Mookie Betts shared some thoughts on free agency: Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts will be eligible for free agency after the 2020 season.