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Rafaela’s Walk-Off Homer Extends Red Sox Win Streak to Eight

This win cements Boston’s grip on a second American League wild card slot.

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Jul 11, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second base José Caballero (77) gets to first base on a fielding error against the Boston Red Sox in the third inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Ceddanne Rafaela crushed a two-run, ninth-inning homer off Pete Fairbanks to lift Boston to a 5-4 victory over Tampa Bay.
  • Starter Hunter Dobbins exited after 1 2/3 innings with right knee pain, and six relievers combined for 7 1/3 scoreless frames.
  • The Red Sox have won eight straight games and ten of 11, giving them the longest active streak in MLB.
  • Over his last 25 games, Rafaela has slashed .314/.337/.674 with seven homers and 21 RBI, earning a 3.5 fWAR that ranks fifth among AL position players.
  • Boston stands at 51-45 and holds the second AL wild card spot as Garrett Crochet prepares to start Saturday’s game.