Red Sox, Rays in desperation mode as wild-card hopes dim

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Time is running out for the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, with each of them thinking of a sweep when they meet for the first of six remaining matchups.

The third- and fourth-place teams in the American League East -- spots they have held much of the season -- will meet in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Tuesday night to begin a three-game series.

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