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Rays walk-off against Red Sox 2-1, playoff hopes halted

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Rays walk-off against Red Sox 2-1, playoff hopes halted

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on September 19, 2026, at Tropicana Field. Richie Palacios delivered an RBI single in the ninth inning to secure the win for the Rays. Brayan Bello pitched eight innings for the Red Sox, striking out 11 but allowed a lone run. Despite Bello's strong performance, three singles off Garrett Whitlock in the ninth led to the loss, costing Boston a playoff spot. The defeat leaves the Red Sox still aiming for postseason contention with just a few games remaining this season.

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Status Watch

•Rays score winning run in ninth inning
•Brayan Bello strikes out 11 over eight innings
•Garrett Whitlock allows three singles in the ninth
•Red Sox still fighting for postseason chances
•Game played on September 19, 2026

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