The Boston Red Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday night, with Trevor Story playing a pivotal role by hitting a game-tying homer in the sixth before scoring the winning run in the eighth on Jarren Duran's single. Story's performance included a leadoff single in the eighth, followed by stolen bases that set up the winning hit. Red Sox starter Tanner Houck made a solid return from shoulder fatigue, allowing one run on four hits over four innings. Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot had an impressive outing, striking out a career-high 12 batters but was unable to secure the win. Kenley Jansen closed the game for Boston, overcoming two walks in the ninth to earn his 27th save. The victory keeps both teams in contention for the final AL wild card with just ten games left in the season.