Rookie Kameron Misner's two home runs and three RBIs, along with a solid six-inning performance by Shane Baz, propelled the Tampa Bay Rays to a dominant 16-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Tampa, Florida. Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero also contributed with home runs and multiple RBIs, while six Rays players recorded multiple hits during the game.
Misner's standout performance included home runs off Tanner Houck and Brennan Bernardino, marking his first homers since the historic walk-off shot on Opening Day. Baz, with a 2-0 record, allowed just two hits, one earned run, and no walks while striking out a career-high 11 batters. Despite surrendering a home run early on, Baz retired 11 consecutive Red Sox hitters.
The Rays capitalized on Houck's struggles, amassing 10 hits and 12 runs off him in just 2 1/3 innings. Tampa Bay's strong pitching and offensive outburst limited Boston's scoring opportunities, with the Red Sox only advancing one runner beyond first base until the ninth inning. Baz's impressive performance included retiring 34 of his last 41 batters, showcasing his post-surgery resurgence. In the upcoming game, Ryan Pepiot will start for the Rays, while Walker Buehler takes the mound for the Red Sox in the second of their 14 scheduled matchups.