Alfredo Aceves Earns Win in Tampa Bay vs Boston Game

Alfredo Aceves Earns Win in Tampa Bay vs Boston Game

Jeff Niemann struck out 10 Boston batters, but it wasn't enough as the Red Sox defeated Tampa Bay 1-0 in MLB action Sunday.

The Red Sox were a -136 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.

Boston got 8 innings from Josh Beckett, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hit, while striking out 6. Alfredo Aceves earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 1 RBI from Dustin Pedroia in the win.

Tampa Bay got an 8-inning outing from Jeff Niemann in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 2 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Johnny Damon had 1 hit in the loss for the Rays.

Boston outhit their counterparts 5-3 in the game.

Jonathan Papelbon pitched the final 1 inning for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.

Next game, Boston takes its act on the road to face Baltimore looking for another win. For Tampa Bay, they head home to face New York.