TAMPA -- Kyle Harrison , welcome to the pennant race.

The talented lefty, who was acquired by the Red Sox from the Giants in the June 15 trade of Rafael Devers, spent most of his summer at Triple-A Worcester refining his mechanics and pitch mix.

That could have him primed for the fall. In his first start and second appearance for the Red Sox, Harrison fired six strong innings (four hits, one run, five strikeouts) to help his team to a 6-3 victory over the Rays.

Though Boston lost the 3-1 lead Harrison departed with, Trevor Story snapped a tie with a go-ahead, RBI single to right-center with one out in the top of the ninth.

With the American League standings turning into absolute madness, each game becomes increasingly crucial for the Red Sox, who improved to 85-70.

The 24-year-o

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