Vaughn Grissom's RBI double and run scored propelled the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in their season finale, securing third place in the AL East. Boston finished the season at 81-81, missing the playoffs for the third consecutive year.

Rays manager Alex Cora expressed disappointment over the missed playoff opportunity, while Tampa Bay ended their season at 80-82, breaking a five-year postseason streak. The game also marked the farewell of longtime radio voice Joe Castiglione, honored in a pregame ceremony.