Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox 10/10/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Tampa Bay Rays will be on the road Sunday afternoon for game three against the Boston Red Sox. Tampa Bay comes into this game after being routed in game two by a score of 14-6. Shane Baz got the start for Tampa Bay giving up three runs on six hits including one home run across 2.1 innings of work resulting in a no decision. Collin McHugh came on in relief giving up three runs on two hits, while also giving up two home runs in 1.2 innings leading to the loss. The Tampa Bay bullpen struggled immensely giving up eight runs on eleven hits over the final five innings of the game.

Offensively Tampa Bay struggled despite scoring six runs after going only eight for 35 from the plate including 2-5 with runners in scoring position to leave five men on base. Jordan Luplow led the way for Tampa Bay with a Grand Slam home run in the first inning to drive in four total runs. Ji-Man Choi chipped in with a solo home run in the sixth inning, while Yandy Diaz added one RBI as well.

The Boston Red Sox head home on Sunday after a huge bounce back game to win posting 14 runs. Chris Sale got the start for Boston giving up five runs on four hits including a Grand Slam in one inning of work resulting in a no decision. Tanner Houck came on in relief giving up one run on two hits, while striking out five batters across 5 innings of work resulting in the win.

Boston put on an offensive show going 20-45 from the plate including 9-18 with runners in scoring position. Kike Hernandez and J.D. Martinez led the way for the Boston offense with three RBI's apiece as each hit a home run as well. Rafael Devers, Alex Verdugo, an Xander Bogaerts chipped into the Boston offense with two RBI's apiece.