BOSTON — Scoring three runs in the top of the first inning is typically a good start toward a victory.
But not so much at cozy Fenway Park.
And definitely not against these red-hot Red Sox.
Facing their AL East rivals for the first time since late May, the Rays (62-60) got a quick refresher in why the Sox have the best record and most prolific offense in the majors in what turned into a frustrating 7-3 loss.
"You're not going to get a much better start than three runs in the first inning, unfortunately we gave it back a little too quick,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said.