Boston’s takes the lead on a two-run home run by Xander Bogaerts, but Baltimore rallies for the victory.

Since he began his career as the Red Sox shortstop in 2014, Xander Bogaerts leads all MLB shortstops in games played and it’s not even close.

The Rays win for the eighth time in nine games.

The Red Sox, though, did secure the memento.

Boston drops to 18-38 against the AL East.

Kiké Hernández – who signed a two-year, $14 million deal to join the Red Sox prior to the 2021 season – was due to be a free agent this winter.

Tampa Bay scores twice in the seventh on RBI doubles by Manuel Margot and David Peralta to take the lead.

Pitcher Brayan Bello, 23, and first baseman Triston Casas, 22, impress over the weekend at Fenway Park.

Trevor Story’s three-run homer sparks Boston to its fifth straight win, 5-2.

Brayan Bello pitches six scoreless innings and gets enough support to pick up his first major league victory.