Rays fall in series opener
Taj Bradley struck out 10 and didn't walk a batter in seven innings, but two multi-run innings hurt him.
Loading up another lefty for the 'pen. Love to see it. pic.twitter.com/RH2OilhQJD
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) May 20, 2024
Taj Bradley records 10 strikeouts, and fans the side in both the 1st and 3rd innings in his start against the Red Sox
Brandon Lowe ranges toward second base, makes a backhanded play and throws across his body to take a hit away from Jarren Duran in the 5th
Richie Palacios makes a nice sliding grab to take a hit away from Wilyer Abreu in the top of the 8th inning
The data behind Taj Bradley's outing
Rafael Devers smokes a ball back up the middle and Brandon Lowe makes the play after a deflection off of Taj Bradley's cleats
Taj Bradley strikes out Rafael Devers
Isaac Paredes cranks a two-run homer to left field and puts the Rays on the board in the 9th inning
Yandy Díaz lays out and snags a line drive to take a hit away from Daulton Varsho in the bottom of the 5th inning
Aaron Civale records three strikeouts through 5 1/3 innings on the mound during his outing against the Blue Jays
The data behind Isaac Paredes' swing
Jonny DeLuca hits a go-ahead two-run home run to left to give the Rays a 5-4 lead in the 8th