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Franco, Zunino power AL East-leading Rays past Red Sox 8-1

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By DOUG ALDEN
Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — Wander Franco hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning, Drew Rasmussen threw four strong innings in a spot start for Tampa Bay and the Rays added to their lead in the AL East with an 8-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. The Rays’ Mike Zunino added a three-run homer in the eighth, driving the ball well over the Green Monster and out of Fenway Park. Tampe Bay won two of three games at second-place Boston and extended its lead in the AL East to five games.

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