The Red Sox ended a tough month of July on a high note with a walk-off win against the Mariners on Wednesday, taking a pivotal series from their American League wild card rivals. Rafael Devers’ double off the Green Monster sealed the 3-2 victory in the 10th inning, boosting the Red Sox to a 57-50 record. Despite strong starting pitching performances from Brayan Bello and George Kirby, the game remained tied until late innings. Devers and Danny Jansen provided key hits for Boston, while newcomer Lucas Sims made a crucial contribution in his club debut. There was controversy in the seventh inning as an interference call ended a Red Sox rally, but the team persevered into extra innings before securing the win.
The Red Sox will now embark on a key road trip in August, facing off against the Rangers and Royals in a bid to solidify their position in the wild card race. With matchups against teams vying for the same postseason spot, the Red Sox will need strong performances from their pitching staff and timely hitting to come out on top. The upcoming series against the Rangers will feature Kutter Crawford, Tanner Houck, and Nick Pivetta on the mound for Boston, facing a Texas lineup that has seen changes after the trade deadline. The Red Sox aim to carry the momentum from their recent win into this crucial road trip as they continue their push for October baseball.
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