Watch Ceddanne Rafaela hits towering walk-off home run to extend Red Sox winning streak to 8 games

Ceddanne Rafaela hit a dramatic walk-off two-run home run, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays and extending their winning streak to eight games. The homer came in the bottom of the ninth inning, following a slider from reliever Pete Fairbanks, which Rafaela crushed 406 feet out of Fenway Park. Since June 20, Rafaela has posted a . 352 batting average and boasts an active RBI streak of seven games, the longest in Major League Baseball. He acknowledged the impact of the crowd on his performance, stating, “(This crowd is) all I ask for every night.

” Manager Alex Cora commended Rafaela’s growth, emphasizing his ability to perform under pressure and his exceptional skills as a center fielder. Rafaela's offensive surge follows a slow start to the season, where he hit just . 239 through his first 53 games. With a current record of 51-45, the Red Sox are solidifying their position in the playoff race. Rafaela remains focused on team success, insisting his recent performance comes naturally.