The Boston Red Sox were defeated by the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Thursday night at Tropicana Field to secure the series loss. Boston's offense was anemic again, as Tampa Bay's arms, including starting pitcher Zack Littell, who tossed seven innings of one-hit ball, shut them down.

Littell (8-9), who made his team-leading 28th start in his first full season as starter, struck out seven and did not issue a walk.

The Boston Red Sox (75-76) tussle with the Tampa Bay Rays (74-77) in the middle contest of a 3-game AL East series in Tampa. The 1st pitch at Tropicana Field will be at 6:50 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Bet