The Red Sox lost to the Rays 1-0 in the finale of the two teams’ three-game series on Thursday. Tampa Bay’s Kevin Kiermaier broke up a combined Boston no-hit bid in the eighth inning, and teammate Manuel Margot scored the winning run an inning later on a wild pitch.
Tonight, the Red Sox host the Yankees at 7:10 p.m. to open a three-game series between the American League East rivals. Boston will honor retired second baseman Dustin Pedroia in a pregame ceremony.
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