Rays hit 7 home runs, Shields solid for 5 2-3 innings in 11-9 victory over Boston

Rays hit 7 HRs, Shields solid vs Boston

FORT MYERS, Fla. — James Shields was solid for 5 2-3 innings and Evan Longoria hit two of Tampa Bay’s seven home runs Monday in an 11-9 win over a split squad of Boston Red Sox.

Shields recently was picked by Rays manager Joe Maddon to start on opening day for the third straight year. The right-hander gave up one run and five hits.

Kelly Shoppach homered twice for Tampa Bay and drove in four runs. Ben Zobrist, Sean Rodriguez and Hank Blalock also homered for the Rays.

Boof Bonser was hit hard in his first start for the Red Sox, giving up five runs and six hits in two-plus innings.

Mike Cameron had two hits for Boston and is batting .423 this spring.