Red Sox Edge Tigers 7-5 in Extra Innings

The Boston Red Sox secured a dramatic 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers in 10 innings, with Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran hitting back-to-back home runs in the final frame. The Red Sox initially led 4-0, bolstered by strong pitching from Tanner Houck, who threw six scoreless innings. However, the Tigers rallied late, scoring three runs in the eighth inning, capped by a three-run homer from Kerry Carpenter, followed by a game-tying double in the ninth. Kenley Jansen, despite blowing the save, managed to force extra innings. In the 10th, Rafaela's homer off Shelby Miller was followed by Duran's solo shot, ensuring a crucial win for Boston in the wild-card race. The victory places the Red Sox 2.5 games ahead of the Tigers, who have now lost two consecutive games after a six-game winning streak.