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Shortstop Stephen Drew and the Red Sox played a makeup game Monday night to complete their series vs. the Rays. Drew turned a double play over Yunel Escobar in the second inning.



Boston Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew turns the double play over Tampa Bay Rays Yunel Escobar in the second inning during their MLB American League Baseball game in Boston, Massachusetts, July 29, 2013. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)


Shortstop Stephen Drew and the Red Sox played a makeup game Monday night to complete their series vs. the Rays. Drew turned a double play over Yunel Escobar in the second inning.


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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Price opens the game against the Boston Red Sox during their MLB American League Baseball game in Boston, Massachusetts, July 29, 2013. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)

David Price faced the Red Sox for the second time in a week in the makeup game.


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BOSTON, MA - JULY 29: Yunel Escobar #11 of the Tampa Bay Rays hits a ball by Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox in the 4th inning at Fenway Park on July 29, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Dustin Pedroia went all-out but was unable to grab a hit by Yunel Escobar in the fourth inning Monday..


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With the Red Sox holding on to a thin 0.5 game lead over the Rays, Game 4 of the series was postponed due to rain. It was rescheduled for the following Monday, July 29th.

With the Red Sox holding on to a thin 0.5 game lead over the Rays, Game 4 of the series was postponed due to rain. It was rescheduled for the following Monday, July 29th at 6:10 p.m.


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This Mourning Dove, perched inside the park, didn't seem to mind the heavy rain before the scheduled start of Game 4.

This Mourning Dove, perched inside the park, didn't seem to mind the heavy rain before the scheduled start of Game 4.


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Puddles formed on the field as two Fenway security guards stood in the rain.

Puddles formed on the field as two Fenway security guards stood in the rain.


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An optimistic fan waited through the initial rain delay before the postponement was announced.

An optimistic fan waited through the initial rain delay before the postponement was announced.


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Tampa Bay's David Price pitched a complete game in the third game of the Red Sox-Rays four-game series. He Tampa Bay's David Price pitched a complete game in the third game of the Red Sox-Rays four-game series. He surrendered only five hits on 97 pitches.

Tampa Bay's David Price pitched a complete game in Game 3 of the Red Sox-Rays four-game series. He surrendered only five hits on 97 pitches, as the Rays beat the Red Sox 5-1 to cut Boston's lead in the AL East down to 0.5 games.


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Boston Red Sox pitcher Felix Doubrount opens the game against the Tampa Bay Rays during their MLB American League Baseball game in Boston, Massachusetts, July 24, 2013. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)

Despite taking the loss, Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront had a pretty solid start, which included five strikeouts. He was guilty of having one bad inning.


Doubront has now recorded a 2.71 ERA over his last 13 starts—a big improvement over how he began the season (a 6.40 ERA through his first six appearances).


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A skilled Red Sox ball boy holds on to some baseballs at the start of the game.


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Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia signs autographs prior to the Red Sox's baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Second baseman Dustin Pedroia signs autographs prior to the start of the game. Earlier in the day, the Red Sox announced Pedroia's eight-year extension. The deal is worth $110 million, per a source, and includes some trade protection – although not a full no-trade clause.


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Tampa Bay's Desmond Jennings (left) and Evan Longoria headed back to the dugout after scoring on a Wil Myers single in the third inning.


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Tampa Bay outfielder Wil Myers couldn't get to this Mike Napoli ground rule double in the fifth inning.


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Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria went airborne to make this throw to first base.


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Mike Napoli calmly blew a bubble as he rounded the bases after his seventh-inning homer that would prove to be Boston's only run.


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Mike Napoli was congratulated by fans when he returned to the dugout following his seventh-inning homer.


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This throw to Boston catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia was too late to tag out Tampa Bay DH Luke Scott as he scored in the eighth inning.


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BOSTON, MA - JULY 24: David Price #14 celebrates with Jose Molina #28 of the Tampa Bay Rays following his complete game win against the Boston Red Sox in the 9th inning during the game on July 24, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Jose Molina (left) celebrated after the game with pitcher David Price, whose nine-inning complete game was the second in four-game series.


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Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester had a very solid outing in the second game of the Red Sox-Rays series, walking no batters and matching a season-high 8 strikeouts in the 6-2 win at Fenway Park.

Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester had a very solid outing in the second game of the Red Sox-Rays series, walking no batters and matching a season-high 8 strikeouts in the 6-2 win at Fenway Park.


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Dustin Pedroia ran to first base while grounding out in the first inning. Pedroia has agreed to terms on a 7-year, $100 million contract extension that would take him through the 2021 season.

Dustin Pedroia ran to first base while grounding out in the first inning. Pedroia has agreed to terms on a 7-year, $100 million contract extension that would take him through the 2021 season.


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Tampa Bay’s Will Myers celebrated with teammates after he homered to open the 2d inning on a 0-0 count.

Tampa Bay’s Will Myers celebrated with teammates after he homered to open the second inning of the series' second game on a 0-0 count.


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David Ortiz was tagged out while advancing to second base by Tampa Bay’s Yunel Escobar in the 2d inning.

David Ortiz was tagged out while advancing to second base by Tampa Bay’s Yunel Escobar in the second inning.


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Starting pitcher Jon Lester wiped the sweat from his brow after giving up a second-inning single to James Loney.

Starting pitcher Jon Lester gave up a second-inning single to James Loney, but struck out the next batter to strand Loney.


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Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia winced before he was hit by a pitch in the back during the 2d inning.

Dustin Pedroia was hit by a pitch in the back during the second inning.


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Despite earlier rain in the area, the skies eventually cleared over Fenway Park.

Despite earlier rain in the area, the skies eventually cleared over Fenway Park and the second game of the series on Tuesday began on time.


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Jon Lester got a hand from teammate David Ortiz and the Fenway Faithful after coming out of the game in the seventh inning. His final line: 6.1 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 0 BB and 8 K. His eight strikeouts match a season-high.

Jon Lester got a hand from teammate David Ortiz and the Fenway Faithful after coming out of the game in the seventh inning. His final line: 6.1 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 0 BB and 8 K. His eight strikeouts match a season-high.


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Dustin Pedroia was safe at second base in the 3d inning after the ball got past shortstop Unel Escobar. Pedroia was able to advance to third base on the play.

Dustin Pedroia was safe at second base in the third inning after the ball got past shortstop Yunel Escobar. Pedroia was able to advance to third base on the play.


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Stephen Drew slid into home to score on a single by Jose Iglesias in the 8th inning. Drew initially missed the plate, but Rays catcher Jose Molina lost the ball and Drew was called safe once he tagged the bag.

Stephen Drew slid into home to score on a single by Jose Iglesias in the 8th inning. Drew initially missed the plate, but Rays catcher Jose Molina lost the ball and Drew was called safe once he tagged the plate.


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Jonny Gomes, Shane Victorino and Daniel Nava celebrated after the final out of the 6-2 win over the Rays in the second game of their four-game series.

Jonny Gomes, Shane Victorino and Daniel Nava celebrated after the final out of the 6-2 win over the Rays in the second game of their four-game series.


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7/22/13: Boston, MA: Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore fires a pitch. The Boston Red Sox hosted the Tampa Bay Rays in an MLB game at Fenway Park. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section: sports topic: Red Sox-Rays

Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore pitched a complete-game two-hitter to lead Tampa Bay to a 3-0 victory over the Red Sox in the first game of their four-game series this week at Fenway Park.


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BOSTON, MA - JULY 22: Jacoby Ellsbury #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after flying out against the Tampa Bay Rays in the 3rd inning at Fenway Park on July 22, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Jacoby Ellsbury reacted after flying out against the Rays in the third inning.


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Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell argues a safe call with first base umpire Tony Randazzo during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park, Monday, July 22, 2013, in Boston. Farrell argued that shortstop Jose Iglesias' throw was in time to get Tampa Bay's Ben Zobrist at first, which was ruled a single. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Red Sox manager John Farrell argues a safe call with first base umpire Tony Randazzo during the fifth inning. Farrell believed shortstop Jose Iglesias' throw was in time to get Tampa Bay's Ben Zobrist at first.


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Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Kelly Johnson, Desmond Jennings and Sam Fuld, from right, play the children's game "Rock, Paper, Scissors" after beating the Boston Red Sox 3-0 in a baseball game at Fenway Park, Monday, July 22, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Rays outfielders Kelly Johnson, Desmond Jennings and Sam Fuld (from right) play the children's game Rock, Paper, Scissors after beating the Red Sox. The Rays moved within a half-game of the Red Sox in the AL East standings.


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Boston Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Monday, July 22, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston pitcher Brandon Workman delivered to the Tampa Bay during the first inning.


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Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist heads home to score on a sacrifice fly by James Loney during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Monday, July 22, 2013, in Boston. At right is Ray's Luke Scott. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Tampa Bay's Ben Zobrist headed home to score on a sacrifice fly by James Loney during the first inning.


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7/22/13: Boston, MA: Red Sox DH David Ortiz dances by the ball that he just squibbled up the first base line in the second inning, and Rays catcher Jose Lobaton chased it down and threw him out at first. The Boston Red Sox hosted the Tampa Bay Rays in an MLB game at Fenway Park. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section: sports topic: Red Sox-Rays

DH David Ortiz danced by the ball that he just squibbled up the first base line in the second inning as Rays catcher Jose Lobaton chased it down and threw him out at first.


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7/22/13: Boston, MA: The Rays Desmond Jennings is picked off of first base in the first inning, Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli makes the tag on the throw from pitcher Brandon Workman (not pictured). The Boston Red Sox hosted the Tampa Bay Rays in an MLB game at Fenway Park. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section: sports topic: Red Sox-Rays

The Rays Desmond Jennings was picked off of first base in the first inning as Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli made the tag on the throw from pitcher Brandon Workman.


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