Kazmir sharp as Rays win over Boston Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) – Scott Kazmir’s strong start at Fenway Park held up this time. Kazmir pitched six innings and the bullpen preserved the lead in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 7-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox Wednesday night.
Carlos Pena hit a two-run homer after striking out in his first five at-bats this season, Evan Longoria went deep and Grant Balfour got out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning by striking out Jed Lowrie.
Kazmir left Game 5 of the AL championship series after six innings leading 5-0, but the Rays lost 8-7 when the bullpen faltered.