Through two games at Fenway Park, it certainly appears that poor defense is contagious. The Rays and Red Sox started this series on opposite ends of the defensive spectrum. The Rays were arguably the best defensive team in baseball and the Red Sox were the worst. Through two games, they both look like bottom-tier defensive teams. The defense from both teams has been far from routine and has too often looked downright bad.
Unfortunately for the Rays tonight, a rare first inning mishap in the outfield led to two early runs and eventually a two-run defeat.
Ryan Pepiot got the start for the Rays opposite Lucas Giolito.