Game 144: Sox 2, Rays 7

Sox headed down to St. Petersburg for three games 2.5 back from the Yankees and 6.5 games ahead of the Rays in the wild card race. In the series opener, the Sox get cut down by Wade Davis somehow as he pitches the complete game with 8 Ks. The only offense was a 2 hit night from Reddick and a double from Saltalamacchia. The remaining 3 hits were scattered singles.

Lackey came out after 3 innings after getting hit by a comebacker, giving up 5 runs on 5 hits and 3 walks. The killer was a 3-run home run to Rays catcher John Jaso. Atchison gave up another 2 runs in 2 2/3 innings on 4 hits and a walk. Doubront and Morales finished the game.