Rays run winning streak to seven

by Gary Shelton on May 8, 2026

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Caminero hit his 10th home run./KIM HUKARI

Friday, 4 a.m.

The Tampa Bay Rays showed a national audience just what they have going on Thursday night.

In an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, the Rays showed off their stars.

You've heard of Junior Caminero? That was him, launching a 449-foot home run ot clinch the victory. Caminero had two hits on the night.

How about Chandler Simpson? He didn't even start, but he drove in three runs with a single and a triple. He had two hits, too.

Simpson drove in three runs./KIM HUKARI

Then there was Yandy Diaz, who delivered his 1,000th hit. Yeah, he had two hits, too.

Jonny DeLuca had two hits. So did Ben Williamson.

It was enough for the Rays to win their seventh straight and their 13th win in 14 games.

The Rays gave up four runs, their most in 14 games. Considering that the Rays started Griffin Jax as the opener, followed by four relievers, it's permissable.

Hunter Bigge got his first win for the Rays.

The Rays and Red Sox play again tonight at 7:10 p.m. at Fenway. Jesse Scholtens will starat for the Rays against Connelly Early.

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