Tampa Bay Triples Boston

TAMPA BAY: 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 4 0 - 9 11 2

BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 - 3 13 4

Today the Boston Red Sox outscored the Tampa Bay Rays in two categories. Unfortunately, neither was the one category that counted in obtaining a win. Boston did manage to have double digit hitting two games in a row, but somehow a comparable number of runs never materialized in City of Palms Park for the team. So, although Beckett pitched six inning and only gave up three runs, the Red Sox lack of run production contributed to the loss. Tomorrow Boston will play Tampa Bay again, though this time at the Rays home field. Can Boston return the favor?

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TAMPA BAY: Starting Pitcher: Jeff Niemann, Winning Pitcher: Jeff Niemann

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Josh Beckett, Losing Pitcher: Josh Beckett (1)

TAMPA BAY: Homeruns: Evan Longoria, Nevin Ashley

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RED SOX: Wins: 15, Losses: 14

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Next Spring Training game: Tuesday 30 March 2010, 10:05 a.m.PT/1:05 p.m.ET, Tampa Bay Rays, Charlotte Sports Park, Casey Kelly

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