Duran went 2-for-6 and scored twice as the Red Sox (84-70) moved to 9-2 against Tampa Bay (75-79) with the series-opening victory. Alex Bregman had a solo homer and walked twice. He is one win behind Major League leader Max Fried, who picked up his 18th win on Thursday. Carson Williams hit a solo homer for the second straight game. Williams then gave the Rays their second lead in the bottom half by taking Crochet deep.