Hamilton homers, bullpen retires 13 of final 14 hitters, and Red Sox beat Rays 1-0

TAMPA (AP) — David Hamilton hit a third-inning home run, four pitchers combined to strike out 13 and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Hamilton lined a 3-2 fastball just inside the right-field foul pole off Rays starter Zack Littell (0-4) to lead off the third and give Boston all it needed in the three-game series finale. The Red Sox rebounded from Monday’s 16-1 loss to win the final two games.

Playing without Alex Bregman, on paternity leave after a career-high five hits with two homers in Tuesday’s win, the Boston bullpen limited the Rays to one hit over the final 4 1/3 innings.

Relievers Greg Weissert (1-0), Garrett Whitlock and Justin Slaten combined to retire 13 of the final 14 Tampa Bay hitters with no walks and nine strikeouts.

Slaten retired all three batters in the ninth, fanning two, for his second save.

Red Sox starter Sean Newcomb walked the first hitter of the game but allowed just four hits over 4 2/3 innings. Boston didn’t allow a runner past second base.

Littell pitched six strong innings, allowing five hits and one run, but the Rays gave him no run support. Tampa Bay has scored two or fewer runs in 21 of his last 24 starts.

Newcomb left in the fifth with a 1-0 lead, two outs and the tying run on second. Weissert entered and struck out Yandy Díaz to get out of the inning.

Rafael Devers became the 31st player to appear in 1,000 games in a Red Sox uniform.

Taj Bradley (2-0, 3.71 ERA) starts for the Rays in the opener of a four-game series against the Yankees on Thursday. New York starts Will Warren (1-0, 5.14).

Boston has Thursday off before starting a seven-game homestand on Friday against the White Sox and Mariners.

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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Littell delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Boston Red Sox pitcher Sean Newcomb delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel, right, dives back ahead of the tag by Boston Red Sox first base Triston Casas on a pickoff attempt during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Jose Caballero, left, misplays a double by Boston Red Sox's Jarren Duran during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. Looking on is centerfielder Jake Mangum. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Rays third base Junior Caminero, left, tags out Boston Red Sox's Jarren Duran while attempting to steals third base during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Boston Red Sox shortstop David Hamilton prepares to tag out Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel (24) attempting to steals second base during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Boston Red Sox's David Hamilton bats against Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Littell during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

HANOI, Vietnam--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 13, 2026--

FPT, through its global IT services subsidiary FPT Software, has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the first global standard for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management Systems. With this milestone, FPT became the first company in Vietnam and the second in Southeast Asia to earn this recognition, underscoring its commitment to responsible AI development and deployment with consideration for fairness and impartiality, privacy and security, safety, quality and robustness, governance, transparency and explainability.

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The certification was issued by the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company SGS and qualified by ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) - a leading U.S. accreditation body with global recognition. ISO/IEC 42001 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving AI management systems, allowing organizations to effectively manage risks and opportunities associated with AI, balancing innovation with compliance.

Achieving ISO/IEC 42001:2023 reflects FPT’s capability in AI governance, encompassing ethics, risk management, transparency, compliance, and ensuring alignment with both business goals and societal values. It also strengthens FPT’s position as a trusted technology partner for global organizations, especially those in highly regulated industries such as banking and financial services, automotive, healthcare, energy, and the public sector. The milestone further solidifies FPT’s position as an AI-first company, strengthening its foundation for scaling AI responsibly while helping clients navigate evolving regulatory, ethical, and operational challenges associated with AI adoption.

“As an AI-first company, we pledge to prioritize safety, ethics and accountability at every stage of our AI lifecycle. By continuously governing AI development and implementation processes, we provide our clients and partners with the assurance that our solutions are built with responsibility, transparency and adhere to international excellence,” said Dao Duy Cuong, FPT Software EVP and Chief Digital & Technology Officer, FPT Corporation.

FPT actively promotes responsible AI development as a founding member of the AI Alliance led by IBM and Meta, and the Vietnam Ethical AI Committee. The company is committed to embedding rigorous AI governance across its global operations and solution portfolio, including its flagship AI platform FleziPT, which boosts productivity by 30%, accelerates development by 60% and reduces 50% in rework. The company also maintains co-creation partnerships with global leaders like AWS, Microsoft, SAP, and NVIDIA to deliver tailored solutions for industry-specific challenges. Supporting these efforts is a workforce of over 25,000 AI-augmented, globally certified engineers, and world-class infrastructure including cutting-edge AI Factories in Vietnam and Japan, which have been ranked among the world’s Top 40 fastest supercomputers. Expanding its AI footprint, FPT is developing a new Research Center in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam, which is expected to become a critical component of its global AI development network, supporting high-quality talent cultivation for both the local community and the nation.

About FPT

FPT Corporation (FPT) is a globally leading technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam, operating in three core sectors: Technology, Telecommunications, and Education. Over more than three decades, FPT has consistently delivered impactful solutions to millions of individuals and tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. As an AI-first company, FPT is committed to elevating Vietnam’s position on the global tech map and delivering world-class AI-enabled solutions for global enterprises. FPT focuses on three critical transformations: Digital Transformation, Intelligence Transformation, and Green Transformation. In 2024, FPT reported a total revenue of USD 2.47 billion and a workforce of over 54,000 employees across its core businesses. For more information about FPT's global IT services, please visit https://fptsoftware.com.

FPT received ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification during the certification award ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam