In a tight contest, the Boston Red Sox edged out the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 thanks to a key hit from Jarren Duran and a pivotal homer from Trevor Story. Story's performance was crucial as he tied the game in the sixth inning before scoring the winning run in the eighth.

Despite struggling in prior road games, Boston's Justin Slaten snagged the win after a strong seventh inning, while Kenley Jansen sealed the game with his 27th save this season.

The battle for the AL wild card intensifies as Boston inches closer to contention with three games against the Minnesota Twins ahead.