Boston, which led the Rays by 1 1/2 games entering a three-game series at Tampa Bay on July 30, dropped nine game back in the division race.

The slugger, acquired by Boston at the trade deadline, has shown impressive plate discipline that has teammates taking notice.

After losing to Tampa Bay, Manager Alex Cora said left-hander Josh Taylor was considered to be a close contact and will quarantined. First base coach Tom Goodwin is also considered a close contact and coach Ramon Vazquez tested positive.

Cleveland overcomes a four-run deficit, scoring the go-ahead run on a rare fielder’s obstruction call.

J.D. Martinez breaks an 0-for-20 skid with three hits, including a three-run homer in the 10th as Boston beats Cleveland, 5-3.

Jonathan Araúz, promoted Friday because two players went on the COVID-19 injured list, hits a three-run homer in the eighth to give Boston a 4-3 victory.

Bobby Dalbec powers the offense in support of Chris Sale, who takes a no-hitter into the fifth and improves to 3-0.

Nathan Eovaldi had a rocky start after signing a four-year, $68 million deal after the 2018 season, but he has become durable and one of the leaders for the Red Sox.

Minnesota scores five runs in the 10th after Kyle Schwarber ties the game with a two-run homer in the ninth.

After Matt Barnes had a career first half that made him a first-time All-Star, the Red Sox are now figuring ways to overcome the poor play of their closer.