Red Sox stage late comeback to tie, win in extras against Mets

The Boston Red Sox rallied in the ninth inning to tie the game against the New York Mets and ultimately won in extra innings on July 12, 2026, at CitiField. A late error by Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor allowed the Red Sox to capitalize, scoring two runs in the ninth to force extras. In the tenth inning, Boston executed a small-ball strategy to score the ghost runner. Garrett Whitlock secured the win, pitching a scoreless inning and striking out the final batter. The victory extends the Red Sox's winning streak as they head into the All-Star break.

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