Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) walks off the field after flying out to left field in the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jordan Luplow (25), left, celebrates his first inning grand slam with Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) as Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez (7) looks on in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (11) walks onto the field just prior to Game 2 of the ALDS against the Boston Red Sox Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena (56) takes batting practice prior to the Rays taking on the Boston Red Sox for Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (2) prepares to throw the ball during batting practice prior to the Rays taking on the Boston Red Sox for Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) is seen on the field during batting practice prior to the Rays taking on the Boston Red Sox for Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) speaks during a press conference before ALDS Game 2 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Boston Red Sox leftfielder Alex Verdugo (99) speaks about the home run off the catwalk by Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) om Thursday during a press conference before ALDS Game 2 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (11) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (10), top, and Boston Red Sox designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (18) watch as umpire DJ Reyburn (17) cleans home plate for the start of Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23), facing, congratulates Rays first baseman Jordan Luplow (25) after Luplow hit a first inning grand slam home run against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (2), right, throws the ball to first base as Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (11) ducks during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jordan Luplow (25) watches his hit fly over the outfield wall for a grand slam home run in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jordan Luplow (25) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a grand slam home run in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (11) is taken out of the game by Rays manager Kevin Cash (16), far left, in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (10) fixes his arm pad as Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo (99) crosses the plate after hitting a solo homer in the third inning in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Collin McHugh (31) is seen on the mound after giving up a home run to Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo (99) in the third inning in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2), right, is congratulated by Red Sox left fielder J.D. Martinez (28) after Bpgaerts hit a solo homer in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) bats as fans hold signs during the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Boston Red Sox left fielder J.D. Martinez (28) connects for a three-run home run in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Matt Wisler (37) reacts after Boston Red Sox left fielder J.D. Martinez (28) connected for a three-run home run in the fifth inning in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Boston Red Sox center fielder Enrique Hernandez (5) reacts after connecting for a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (10), left, looks off as Boston Red Sox left fielder J.D. Martinez (28), center, and Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) celebrate Martinez’s three-run homer in the fifth inning in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56), bottom, offers popcorn to Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (62) as McClanahan is interviewed in the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) pumps his fist while rounding the bases after hitting a solo homer in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck (89) delivers a pitch in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11), right, celebrates his two-run home run with Boston Red Sox center fielder Enrique Hernandez (5) in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5), right, consoles Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (2) after Diaz bobbled a hit by Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez (7) allowing Red Sox Danny Santana (22) to score in the ninth inning in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (11) and teammates are seen in the dugout during the night inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. The Rays lost 14-6. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (2), center, looks on during a pitching change in the night inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in St. Petersburg. The Rays lost 14-6. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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