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Red Sox walk-off win over Giants marred by controversial call

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:41 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Red Sox walk-off win over Giants marred by controversial call

Summary

The Boston Red Sox secured a walk-off victory against the San Francisco Giants 3-2 at Fenway Park on August 22, 2026, with Eli White scoring the winning run in the ninth inning. A grounder by Wilyer Abreu initiated the dramatic comeback from a 2-0 deficit. Online reactions erupted over whether White should have been ruled out at home plate after a replay showed Giants catcher Andrew Knizner's foot was not on the plate. This win marked Boston's first walk-off since August 5 against the White Sox. The teams will face off again on August 23.

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By the Numbers

•Red Sox defeated Giants 3-2 at Fenway Park
•Eli White slid home for the game-winning run
•Replay review questioned call at home plate
•Boston's first walk-off win since August 5
•Teams meet again on August 23

Latest Updates

11:41 AMYahoo Sports — “Should’ve Been Out”; “Bad Call” – MLB Fans React As Red Sox’s Walk Off Win Vs Giants Ends In Controversial Home Plate Call

What they're saying

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The Boston Red Sox’s dramatic walk-off win against the San Fransico Giants has ticked many users off online, who have blasted the officials for not ruling the game-winning run as out. Users online are now arguing that the game-winning run should have been ruled an out at home plate.
— Yahoo Sports

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