Scott Blewett (1-0) worked the 11th for the victory and Griffin Jax got the final three outs for his 10th save despite allowing a run.

Tanner Houck could go the rest of the year without throwing another pitch and his season would be a success. The right-hander has set a new career high in innings pitched, earned his first All-Star nod and established himself as a dependable starter,

Boston moved within four games — while Tampa Bay remained six back — of Minnesota for the final AL wild card. The Red Sox and Rays both have 10 games left and also would have to overtake Seattle