Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run home run to help the Boston Red Sox stretch their winning streak to 10 games by beating the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Sunday. Rafaela's home run came against Tampa Bay starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot and gave the Red Sox a 4-1 lead in the sixth inning.

A baserunning mistake by Abraham Toro proved crucial in the Sox’ first loss since July 2. With Boston trailing by two runs in the fifth, Toro was doubled off at second base by center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to stunt a Red Sox rally.

It proved to be the latter for the Boston Red Sox on Friday.

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