Red Sox beat Rays in March 7 spring training game

FORT MYERS, F.L. — The Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 in a spring training matchup on March 7 as part of the Grapefruit League schedule.

The game, played in Florida during Major League Baseball’s preseason, ended after six innings. Boston’s pitching staff held Tampa Bay scoreless while the Red Sox offense produced enough early runs to secure the victory.

Pitching leads the way for Boston

Red Sox pitchers combined to keep the Rays off the scoreboard throughout the shortened contest. The strong outing continued Boston’s focus on building pitching depth and preparing starters and relievers for the regular season.

Spring training games often feature multiple pitchers as teams gradually increase workloads ahead of Opening Day.

Preparing for the 2026 season

The March 7 game was part of Boston’s ongoing spring training schedule as players compete for roster spots and work toward full game readiness.

These preseason matchups give coaches an opportunity to evaluate prospects, test lineups, and fine tune pitching rotations before the regular season begins.

Boston will continue its Grapefruit League schedule in Florida in the coming weeks as the team prepares for the start of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.