The Red Sox closed out their 9 game homestand, losing to Tamp Bay 5-2 on Wednesday, May 6th, and finished the homestand with a 3-9 record. The Red Sox are now 13-15, in last place, 4 games out of first place. The Sox are off Thursday, before starting a 10 game road trip on Friday, with 3 games at Toronto, 3 games at Oakland and 4 games at Seattle.

Last night the Red Sox were 1-12 with Runners In Scoring Position (RISP). They had the bases loaded with 1 out in the bottom of the 8th inning, trailing 4-3, but Daniel Nava and Brock Holt grounded out.

Justin Masterson went 4.1 innings picking up the loss. He gave up 4 runs, all earned, 7 hits, walked 6, and struck out 1. His record is 2-1.

Mookie Betts homered for the second consecutive game.

John Farrell talks about the missed opportunities and the loss.

The Red Sox play at Toronto Friday night, May 9th with the pregame starting at 6:20 PM on AM 1370 WDEA

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