Boston Red Sox get one hit off Jake Odorizzi in 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay Rays

David Price had a flawless return from a nearly two-month layoff. The 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner pitched two hitless innings in relief for the Boston Red Sox in a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. He was activated Thursday and pitched for the first time since July 22 after being sidelined by left elbow inflammation. He struck out two in his first relief appearance since 2010. "I felt good. I put up two zeroes in a one-run game. It's fun to get back out there," said Price, who pitched for the first time since July 22 after being sidelined by left elbow inflammation. "I felt good with the curveball, threw some really good cutters, a couple good changeups. It was good." Red Sox manager John Farrell had said Price would go no more than two innings in his first appearance. The Red Sox will attempt to determine whether he can be stretched out enough to start in the postseason. "That was even more than I personally anticipated," said manager John Farrell. "I'm amazed that someone who hasn't pitched in a game in nearly seven weeks would come out with that kind of command and throw three or four pitches for strikes. He is a unique pitcher and that was really a strong two innings of work." The AL East-leading Red Sox remained three games ahead of the New York Yankees with 13 games remaining in the regular season. Jake Odorizzi (9-8) gave up one hit in six innings and the Rays salvaged the finale of a three-game series. Jesus Sucre's solo home run off Eduardo Rodriguez regained the lead for Tampa Bay in the sixth inning after Jackie Bradley Jr. homered for the only hit off Odorizzi.