Sox Collapse in Tampa: From “Maybe a Sweep” to “Oh, Never Mind”

Boston strands runners, the bullpen implodes, and the Rays celebrate like it’s the World Series of mediocrity.

Game Recap: Rays 7, Red Sox 3

This one started with hope and ended with regret—otherwise known as “a Sunday in Red Sox baseball.”

• The Opening Faceplant: Rookie starter Connelly Early took the mound for his first big-league loss. Three runs (two earned) in the first four innings, because why ease him into September when you can just throw him into the lion…