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BOSTON -- Entering a showdown for first place with the Red Sox, the Tampa Bay Rays came in with the majors hottest rotation. They left town after Thursdays rainout still a half-game behind AL East-leading Boston, but had a pair of left-handers -- David Price and Matt Moore -- perform something that hadnt been done by two lefties in Fenway Park in nearly 40 years. Price and Moore each pitched complete-game victories as the red-hot Rays took two of three from the Red Sox. "I actually have had a chance to reflect on that," Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said, sitting in his office about 90 minutes before the scheduled starting time. "Theres something in (the press notes) about complete games for lefties in Fenway against the Sox." The past two visiting left-handers to post complete-game wins over the Red Sox were Oaklands Vida Blue and Darold Knowles in 1973. Now, the Red Sox may have to face one of them again when the teams get together for Mondays makeup game at 6:10 p.m. The Rays listed Roberto Hernandez or Price for their matchup next week. Price was outstanding in a 5-1 win on Wednesday, holding Boston to five hits, striking out four and not walking a batter en route to his third complete game in four starts. Since returning from a 47-day stint on the disabled list because of a triceps strain, he is 4-1 with a 1.76 ERA in five starts. The 27-year old left-hander overpowered Bostons hitters to lower his career ERA to 1.96 in Fenway, the lowest mark among active pitchers with at least 20 innings there. The Rays head to New York for a three-game series against the Yankees, having won 19 of their past 22 games. Jeremy Hellickson (9-3, 4.62 ERA) is scheduled to face CC Sabathia (9-8, 4.37 ERA) on Friday. Chris Archer faces New Yorks Ivan Nova on Saturday and Moore goes against Phil Hughes on Sunday. Tampa Bays starters have a majors best 2.21 ERA in their past 27 games, which started after they fell into the AL Easts basement on June 23. The Red Sox, who dropped a home series because of the shortened set with Tampa Bay after going 8-0-1, play the Orioles in Baltimore on Friday night. John Lackey (7-7, 2.95 ERA) was scheduled to start Thursday, but hell open the three-game series on Friday against Chris Tillman (12-3, 3.84). Bostons scheduled starter for Saturday, Brandon Workman, was pushed back to next Tuesday. Ryan Dempster was moved from Friday to Saturday, Jon Lester remains on turn for Sunday and Felix Doubront is slated to pitch Mondays makeup. "Keeping four of the five guys on their normal turn, despite John and Ryan getting an extra day, and just felt like Lester and Doubront in those slots, I felt like it was right," Boston manager John Farrell said. Dempster said he found out as soon as Thursdays game was called. "I just found out after they told us wed be playing on Monday," he said. "It all ends up working out." The Rays had a chance to overtake the Red Sox for first, and now itll have to wait. "It would be nice to leave town that way," Maddon said before the game was called. "These games have been very good, very interesting to watch for a fan and from the dugout. Obviously our pitching has been outstanding, weve gotten enough hits and the defence has been there." NOTES: Boston has been alone atop the AL East since May 27. ... After the makeup, the Rays fly home and open a five-game homestand. ... Following Mondays game against Tampa Bay, Boston hosts Seattle and Arizona each for three games.Colin Kaepernick Super Bowl Jersey . Speaking to the Chicago Tribune at baseballs Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Boras called the former home of the Expos a "tremendous environment" for baseball. Richard Sherman Super Bowl Jersey . 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George Kittle Super Bowl Jersey . -- Vincent Lecavalier got everything but the desired result in his return to Tampa Bay.COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- When DJ Durkin looks back on his first win as a college head coach, his most vivid memory will be an impromptu celebration that occurred long after the final whistle.Durkin enjoyed a lopsided victory in his debut at Maryland, overseeing a dominant performance that carried the Terrapins past Howard 52-13 on Saturday.Durkin left his job as Michigans defensive coordinator in December to guide a team that went 3-9 in 2015. Walking on the sideline in a black baseball cap, an untucked red polo shirt and long black pants, the 37-year-old coach was quite satisfied with the blowout.Great day for our program, Durkin said. A great win for us, a great way to start.The Terrapins (1-0) scored on their first four possessions and the defense began the game by forcing Howard into five consecutive three-and-outs.It was 35-0 at halftime, and Maryland coasted from there.Afterward, Durkin and the team gathered in the locker room and sang the school fight song together.The look on their faces, thats what you do it for, he said. Thats what its all about.The players hope this is the dawn of a new era at a school that for years has struggled to be competitive.I have seen a few coaches come in and out, so it was a special moment to see him get that first win under his belt, said running back Kenneth Goins Jr., who scored the games first touchdown.Perry Hills went 14 for 19 for 126 yards, Trey Edmunds scored twice in the first quarter and Maryland topped the 500-yard mark in total offense (519) for only the second time in 36 games.Theyre a strong team, Howard coach Gary Harrell said. Theyre very disciplined and coached very well.Howard (0-1) won only one game last year while being outscored 408-169, so this game wasnt necessarily an indication of the Terrapins improvement under Durkin. That answer may not come until Maryland begins Big Ten play next month.There are obviously plenty of things to clean up, get corrected and do much better, Durkin said.Still, there were lots of positives for the Terrapins against the neighboring Bison of the Mid-Eastern Athlletic Conference.ddddddddddddurkin got this job because of his defensive knowledge, and the Terrapins were exceptionally stingy. Howard finished with only 69 yards rushing (compared to 315 for Maryland) and didnt get into the end zone until Durkin emptied his bench in the fourth quarter.They have more resources, and we know were the underdog coming in, said Bison receiver Jalen Avery, who had four catches for 26 yards.Hills, in contrast, had no problem moving on the Bison. More importantly, he protected the ball. After finishing with a minus-18 turnover differential last year, the Terrapins did not give the ball away.Freshman backup quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome entered in the third quarter. He threw for 60 yards, and ran for 53 yards and a TD.Maryland also got a touchdown from its special teams: Edmunds took a blocked punt 13 yards into the end zone for a 21-0 lead.Durkin, meanwhile, said the biggest difference in his new job was trying to oversee the entire team rather than focus on the defense.There were times when the defense was on the field when I was getting antsy, he said. Im usually doing more when theyre out on the field.THE TAKEAWAYHOWARD: The Bison received a decent fee for coming to Maryland, so theres that. But their lackluster performance indicates they might again have difficulty being competitive in the MEAC.MARYLAND: The aura of mystery surrounding the program under Durkin has, to a degree, been lifted. Although a victory over Howard wont impress the Top 25 voters, it just might enhance the players confidence and perhaps generate some enthusiasm from a fan base that hasnt quite gotten behind the Terps -- as evidenced by the thousands of empty seats among a crowd of 35,474.UP NEXTHOWARD: The Bison face another Big Ten opponent on the road, Rutgers next Saturday at noon.MARYLAND: The Terrapins first road game under Durkin will be at Florida International on Friday night. Maryland is 4-0 all-time against FIU. ' ' '