Tampa's Shields throws first shutout to outduel Boston's BeckettST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - James Shields pitched Tampa Bay into a rare position. The Rays are now the co-leaders in the AL East with the Baltimore Orioles.
Shields threw a two-hitter for his first career shutout, Evan Longoria homered and the Rays beat Josh Beckett and Boston 3-0 Sunday to complete their first three-game sweep of the Red Sox.
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The Rays’ victory gave them a share of first place.
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Tampa Bay has won six straight for its longest winning streak since a six-game run July 28-Aug. 3, 2005. The Rays (14-11) are three games over .500 for the first time since starting the season 3-0 in 2002. It’s also the latest in the season the Rays have ever been three games above .500.http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/24340027/No Boston and Yankee fans its not a miracle, it's a preview of things to come.