“Sunburst Awards” is a series-by-series evaluation of player performance, where four different awards are given out after each series: Offensive player of the series, defensive player of the series, pitcher of the series, and highlight play of the series. This edition will be covering the 14th series of the season, where the Tampa Bay Rays took on the New York Yankees from May 13 through May 16, a three game series at Fenway Park.
The Rays head to Fenway for a crucial four game series with an opportunity to move up in the AL East.
Game 1: Rays - 5 Red Sox - 3
Game 2: Rays - 4 Red Sox - 5 (recap)
Game 3: Rays - 4 Red Sox - 3 (recap)
Game 4: Rays - 7 Red Sox - 5 (recap)
Offensive Sunburst Award: Josh Lowe
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Lowe had an impressive series at the plate, scoring four runs and batting in three in his three games played.