Wilyer Abreu delivers walk-off for Red Sox after tough night against Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Wilyer Abreu's ninth-inning single secured a dramatic walk-off victory for the Boston Red Sox against the San Francisco Giants on August 23. Despite striking out in his first four at-bats, Abreu hit a chopper that resulted in a run, allowing Eli White to score. The game, tied at 2-2, saw a late rally by the Red Sox after a strong performance from Giants starter Blake Tidwell, who kept Boston scoreless for 5 ⅔ innings. A replay review confirmed the winning run, concluding a game filled with tension and unexpected turns.
- •Abreu struck out four times before the winning hit.
- •The game was tied 2-2 in the final inning.
- •Boston's rally started with a critical double off the Green Monster.
- •Replay review confirmed the winning run at home plate.
- •36,478 fans witnessed the dramatic finish at Fenway Park.
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — Wilyer Abreu ends ‘toughest night of year’ as Red Sox’ walk-off hero: ‘That ending was just crazy’
"Wilyer Abreu struck out in his first four plate appearances Saturday night. Then, he won the game in the ninth.
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