Wed Sep 25 02:31:27 UTC 2024: ## Red Sox Stave Off Elimination, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With Thrilling 10-Inning Win

**Toronto, Canada** – The Boston Red Sox, fighting for their playoff lives, pulled off a dramatic 6-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling 10-inning contest on Tuesday. The victory keeps the Red Sox’s playoff hopes flickering, but they still face a steep climb to reach the postseason.

Trailing 3-0 heading into the seventh inning, the Red Sox mounted a furious comeback, scoring six unanswered runs to take the lead. Rookie Ceddanne Rafaela ignited the rally with a two-run single, and Trevor Story delivered the go-ahead RBI double in the 10th inning.

The Blue Jays, who were within three outs of pitching a no-hitter twice this season, threatened to tie the game in the bottom of the 10th. But with the bases loaded and two outs, Red Sox reliever Chase Shugart got Addison Barger to pop out to end the game.

Red Sox starter Brayan Bello turned in a respectable performance, allowing two runs in four innings. Meanwhile, Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis dominated the Red Sox over five shutout innings.

Despite the win, the Red Sox remain 3.5 games below the playoff cutline with four games left in the regular season. Their playoff hopes are now dependent on wins and help from other teams.

“It’s do or die,” said Trevor Story. “We know everyone has kind of written us off, but we’re going to show up the next day trying to win.”

The Red Sox will need to continue their winning ways and hope for some favorable results around the league if they want to extend their season.

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