BOSTON -- Just when the Rays' losing streak appeared to be over, the Red Sox extended it to eight consecutive losses by defeating Tampa Bay, 8-7, on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park to extend their winning streak to eight games.
"No doubt, it's a very tough loss," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "We gotta keep the positivity, for sure. That's on me and the rest of the staff. Know it's a long season and the players, we're going to go through some tough times. We have to somehow figure out a way to win a ballgame."
The Rays looked well on their way to ending their skid as they handed over a 7-2 lead to Matt Andriese when the right-hander entered the game to pitch the eighth.