James Shields allowed four hits over 8 1/3 innings as the Rays edged the Red Sox 1-0 on Monday to avoid a four-game sweep in Boston. Shields was in control right from the start today. All four hits were singles, and he walked just two batters in improving to 2-0 with a 3.38 ERA. Despite facing three top offenses (he was matched up against the Yankees and Tigers in his first two starts), Shields has surrendered just one homer so far.