Overview
- The Boston Red Sox rallied in the ninth inning, scoring two runs off Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley to force extra innings.
- Wilyer Abreu secured the walk-off victory with a single off the Green Monster in the 10th inning, driving in Alex Bregman.
- Rafael Devers hit his first home run of the season in the fifth inning, giving the Red Sox an early lead before the Cardinals regained it in the eighth.
- Pedro Pagés stepped up for the Cardinals, replacing injured catcher Iván Herrera and contributing three RBIs with two doubles.
- Aroldis Chapman earned the win with a scoreless 10th inning, while Hunter Dobbins is expected to make his major league debut for Boston in the nightcap of the doubleheader.