Andrew Benintendi led the 15-hit attack by going 3-for-5 with three RBIs. Mitch Moreland went 2-for-4 and drove in three. Dustin Pedroia had two hits, including a two-run homer. Eduardo Nunez and Rafael Devers had two hits each. Nunez had to exit in the second inning with a right knee contusion. Xander Bogaerts came in for Nunez and also had two hits.
The intrigue was gone from this one early, as Boston scored three in the first and five in the second to deliver an early knockout to Rays righty Matt Andriese (1 2/3 IP, 7 H, 8 R, 6 ER).