BOSTON — Instant reactions from the Red Sox ’ 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday at Fenway Park: 1) The Red Sox improved to 50-45. They have won seven straight games.

WASHINGTON — Instant reactions as the Red Sox (45-45) once again open up a big lead on the Nationals and cruise to an easy victory, this time by a 10-3 score Saturday: 1) The number seven has ...