Red Sox, Rays search for positives with playoffs off table

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With postseason berths out of reach for both teams, the Boston Red Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays to begin a season-ending, three-game series on Friday.

The opener marks the first contest for the Red Sox (80-79) since they were eliminated from the race following a 6-1 road loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, coupled with wins by the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals.

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