Trevor Story hits game-winning homer as Red Sox defeat Rangers 4-3

The Red Sox topped the Rangers 4-3 in Arlington on Thursday evening, fueled by a dramatic game-winning three-run homer from Trevor Story in the eighth inning. Boston had trailed 3-1 when Story stepped up after Willson Contreras left the game due to injury. With the victory, the Red Sox reduced their postseason magic number to three. Chad Tracy utilized his bullpen aggressively in the closing innings, with Garrett Whitlock earning the save. However, the status of Contreras, who was struck on the hand by a pitch, remains uncertain as the season approaches its end.

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