Final/10
Joyce, Rays get by Red Sox in 10
Sep 2, 2014 - 12:13 AM St. Petersburg, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Matt Joyce collected the game-winning hit with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, and Tampa Bay posted a 4-3 victory over Boston in the finale of a four-game series.Burke Badenhop (0-3) allowed a leadoff double to Ryan Hanigan in the 10th, then issued an intentional walk to Kevin Kiermaier before Ben Zobrist's sacrifice bunt moved pinch-runner Sean Rodriguez and Kiermaier into scoring position. Wil Myers also drew a free pass ahead of Joyce's long fly to left, which sailed over the head of Yoenis Cespedes to end the game.
"That was definitely a nice finish," Joyce said. "I was excited to get the opportunity, ready for the challenge and glad I came through."
Grant Balfour (2-6) gave up a hit in a scoreless top of the 10th.
Evan Longoria drove in two runs, and Myers ended up with three hits and an RBI for the Rays, who earned a split in the set.
Mike Napoli homered, with Cespedes and Mookie Betts knocking in a run each for the Red Sox, who have dropped three of their last five.
Boston jumped on top in the third, as Christian Vazquez worked a two-out walk and scored when Betts followed with a double.
Tampa equalized in the home half. Hanigan led off with a hit, Zobrist added a one-out single and Myers hit an RBI bloop double. After Joyce struck out, Longoria's base hit plated two more.
Napoli's shot to left-center in the fourth made it a one-run game again, and the Sox evened things in the eighth.
Jeff Beliveau allowed a one-out hit to Betts, then left after Brock Holt's grounder moved Betts to second. Steve Geltz appeared, but allowed the tying RBI single to Cespedes.
"When RBIs are presented, regardless of the time of the game, but particularly late, it's been very impressive," said Red Sox manager John Farrell of Cespedes. "He's not fearful of situations. He likes the moment and repeatedly comes through."
Game Notes
Joyce recorded his second career walk-off hit ... Prior to the game, the Red Sox expanded their roster by recalling pitcher Steven Wright from Triple-A Pawtucket ... The Rays activated outfielder David DeJesus from the 15-day DL, recalled catcher Curt Casali and pitcher Brandon Gomes from Triple-A Durham, then selected the contract of Geltz from Durham ... Rays starter Drew Smyly allowed two runs on three hits while striking out seven and walking two in 5 2/3 innings ... Red Sox counterpart Rubby De La Rosa lasted 5 1/3 frames, charged with six hits and three runs while fanning four.
- BOSTON: 3
TAMPA BAY: 4
Final/10
Sep 1 4:46 PM - Matt Joyce single to left scored Sean Rodriguez with one out to end the game.
Red Sox 3, Rays 4 Bot 10, 1 OutSep 1 4:44 PM - Matt Joyce singles to deep left field. Wil Myers to second. Kevin Kiermaier to third. Sean Rodriguez scores.
Red Sox 3, Rays 4 Bot 10, 1 OutSep 1 4:42 PM - Yoenis Cespedes single to left scored Mookie Betts. Runner on first with two outs and Mike Napoli due up.
Red Sox 3, Rays 3 Top 8, 2 OutsSep 1 3:48 PM - Yoenis Cespedes singles to left field. Mookie Betts scores.
Red Sox 3, Rays 3 Top 8, 2 OutsSep 1 3:48 PM - Mike Napoli one-out, solo Home Run (17) to left center. Allen Craig due up.
Red Sox 2, Rays 3 Top 4, 1 OutSep 1 2:16 PM - Evan Longoria single to center scored Ben Zobrist and Wil Myers. Runner on first with two outs and James Loney due up.
Red Sox 1, Rays 3 Bot 3, 2 OutsSep 1 2:09 PM - Evan Longoria singles to center field. Wil Myers scores. Ben Zobrist scores.
Red Sox 1, Rays 3 Bot 3, 2 OutsSep 1 2:08 PM - Wil Myers double to right scored Ryan Hanigan. On the play, Ben Zobrist advances to third. Runners on second and third with one out and Matt Joyce due up.
Red Sox 1, Rays 1 Bot 3, 1 OutSep 1 2:03 PM - Wil Myers doubles to deep right field. Ben Zobrist to third. Ryan Hanigan scores.
Red Sox 1, Rays 1 Bot 3, 1 OutSep 1 2:02 PM - Mookie Betts double to center scored Christian Vazquez. Runner on second with two outs and Brock Holt due up.
Red Sox 1, Rays 0 Top 3, 2 OutsSep 1 1:52 PM - Mookie Betts doubles to deep left center field. Christian Vazquez scores.
Red Sox 1, Rays 0 Top 3, 2 OutsSep 1 1:51 PM
Sep 1 1:13 PM- BOSTON: 0
TAMPA BAY: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
Sep 1 1:11 PM
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