The Boston Red Sox were defeated by the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Thursday night at Tropicana Field to secure the series loss. Boston's offense was anemic again, as Tampa Bay's arms, including starting pitcher Zack Littell,

Zack Littell allowed one hit over seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 2-0. Littell (8-9), who made his team-leading 28th start in his first full season as starter, struck out seven and did not issue a walk.

Zack Littell allowed just one hit over seven innings as the Tampa Bay Rays claimed their three-game series with Boston on Thursday night, blanking the Red Sox 2-0 in a one-hit combined shutout in St.