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The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox 4–1 at Fenway Park on May 10, 2026, in a game that highlighted the visitors' pitching efficiency and offensive restraint. Tampa Bay's starter struck out eight while walking just one, allowing eight hits and a single earned run with a 3.44 ERA, while the Red Sox managed only eight hits with a .668 OPS and struck out eight times themselves. The Rays' one home run and three RBIs proved decisive against Boston's anemic offense, which managed just one run on a .235 batting average and drew only one walk. Boston's defense also faltered with one error, and despite holding Tampa Bay to seven hits, the home team's pitching staff surrendered two earned runs. The Red Sox's inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities—evidenced by their low slugging percentage of .354 and weak on-base performance—defined the loss in what was a pitcher-favored contest. Tampa Bay's balanced approach and superior run prevention set the tone for a series advantage in the AL East.