The Boston Red Sox opened August on a hot streak that allowed them to pass the New York Yankees in the AL East for the first time this season. However Boston has since cooled off, losing five of the last seven games. And things were again looking bleak in Friday’s series opener against the Miami Marlins until Trevor Story ’s ninth-inning heroics.

Led by a strong start from Sandy Alcantara , three Marlins pitchers combined to hold the Red Sox to one run on two hits through eight innings. But then, with the score tied 1-1 in the bottom of the ninth, Story delivered a walk-off RBI single.

Marlins reliever Josh Simpson started the ninth by loading the bases with two walks and a hit batter. That set the stage for Story. Miami called on Calvin Faucher to face the All-Star shortstop

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