Vaughn Grissom contributed significantly with an RBI double and a run scored, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in their season finale. This win secured third place in the AL East for the Red Sox, who finished the season with a record of 81-81, missing the playoffs for the third consecutive year.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora expressed disappointment over the missed postseason opportunity, reflecting on the team's performance over the last month and a half. The Rays concluded their season at 80-82, ending a five-year playoff streak.
Boston honored Joe Castiglione, their longtime radio announcer, in a heartfelt ceremony as he called his final game after decades with the team. The game also saw notable performances from players like Dylan Carlson for the Rays and Quinn Priester making his debut for the Red Sox.
