Boston is battling with the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, and Houston Astros four the two American League wild-card spots, while Tampa Bay has a firm grip on first place in the American League East. Tampa Bay starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen was on the mound last Wednesday when the Rays lost to Boston 3-2. The right-hander gave up one run on three hits across 4 innings. Boston starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez shut down Tampa Bay last Thursday allowing no runs on four hits in six innings, resulting in a 4-0 Boston victory. The Red Sox have won four of the left-hander’s last six starts. The Red Sox have won 4 out of the last 5 overall and 17 of the last 24 at home when facing a right-handed starter.
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