BOSTON – For the second straight night, the Boston Red Sox celebrated a walk-off win over the Tampa Bay Rays as a packed Fenway Park erupted in deafening euphoria. Sunday’s walk-off capped a 13-inning gauntlet to give the Sox a series lead. Monday’s sent them to the ALCS, upsetting the 100-win, reigning AL-champion Rays with a 6-5 victory that showcased a relentless and versatile run-scoring machine.
“It was an amazing day,” manager Alex Cora.
And about the atmosphere: “That was loud. That was actually better than yesterday.