Welcome to the party, pal. Nathaniel Lowe made his debut with the Boston Red Sox on Monday. He pinch-hit for first baseman Romy Gonzalez in the ninth inning. Lowe drew a walk and eventually scored Jarren Duran’s double as the Red Sox tried (and failed) to rally in their final at-bat of the 6-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

Before the game, Lowe talked about joining the Red Sox Monday for the stretch run following his release by the Washington Nationals .

“It’s so exciting,” said Lowe, according to MLB.com’s Ian Browne . “Getting plugged into a lineup that’s having great success, and is part of making a great postseason push, is what it’s all about. It’s a true blessing to be here.”

The Red Sox had been using a platoon of Gonzalez and Abraham Toro at first base after Tris

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