Boston at Tampa

A brief comment, before they get underway. I've seen this kind of series many times over the years, generally with Boston chasing NY, and it's far more important for the Rays than the Red Sox. Basically, Tampa needs a sweep - Boston just needs to win one.

No, Tampa won't be out of it if they go 2-1, but they'll have missed their last best change to make up the ground between the two teams. Four games is doable over four weeks, but you need to play great ball, not have any bad luck, and get some help.

One win for Boston is all they need in Tampa.