Rays defeat Red Sox 5-1 behind Victor Mesa Jr. hit

Tampa Bay takes a 2-1 series advantage with the home win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 211 min read

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Victor Mesa Jr. rockets one to right and extends the lead for @RaysBaseball ⚾️ https://t.co/VdsWHhoyg0

What happened: Victor Mesa Jr. drove a ball to right field to extend the lead for the Rays. The final result secured another victory for the hosts.

Why it matters: The outcome breaks a prior tie in the series standings. It also continues a successful stretch for Tampa Bay, which entered the contest riding a recent win.

By the numbers: The Rays hold a 90-59 record this season, while the Red Sox sit at 79-68. Tampa Bay also won the previous head-to-head meeting 2-1 on Sept. 19.

What to watch: Both clubs will prepare for their next scheduled matchup.

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@MLB Sep 20, 3:50 PM ET

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