"Payton Tolle had the opportunity to start in honor of his late mother, Jina Tolle, who died May 9, 2024, after a long battle with colon cancer. While the outing certainly carried extra meaning from a sentimental standpoint, it didn't unfold the way Tolle envisioned. Tolle, who entered with a 2.04 ERA, allowed three earned runs on seven hits and struck out four in five innings. Junior Caminero blasted a no-doubter over the Green Monster in the first, then the Rays scored two more in the third to seize command."
"The Red Sox didn't help Tolle in the field, as shortstop Trevor Story committed an error that allowed Nick Fortes to scamper home. Tolle hit his stride as the game progressed, and struck out Caminero for his final out in the fifth, but the damage had been done. Tampa added one in the sixth on sacrifice bunt before Ceddanne Rafaela made a diving grab to prevent another run from scoring."
"In addition to the error, Story's day at the plate started in rough fashion as he struck out in his first two plate appearances to extend his hitless streak to nine at-bats. Fans booed him following the strikeout in the fourth inning. Story wasn't done just yet. He responded in the sixth with a double off the wall and"
Boston entered Mother’s Day with a history of strong matinees but fell 4-1 to Tampa Bay Rays. Payton Tolle started in honor of his late mother, Jina Tolle, and allowed three earned runs on seven hits over five innings. Junior Caminero hit a no-doubter over the Green Monster in the first, and Tampa added two runs in the third to take control. A Trevor Story error helped Nick Fortes score, and Boston could not overcome the early deficit. Tampa scored one more in the sixth on a sacrifice bunt. Story extended a hitless streak with two early strikeouts, drew boos, then later added a double in the sixth.
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