Red Sox outfielder ‘with clutch gene’ strikes again; ‘I wanted to be in the situation’
Ceddanne Rafaela did it again Wednesday. He came through in another clutch spot for the Red Sox.
BOSTON — Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela blasted walk-off home runs against both the Angels and Rays in 2025 . He also delivered a walk-off RBI double against the Tigers Sept. 26, 2025, in a win that clinched the Red Sox their first postseason berth in four years.
“You guys have seen: There is a clutch gene in there with him,” interim manager Chad Tracy said. “He tends to get big hits in big moments. ” Rafaela did it again Wednesday.
His pinch-hit two-run home run in the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie. It lifted the Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the Phillies at Fenway Park in front of 35,451. BETTING: The over/under for Thursday’s Red Sox versus Phillies matchup is listed at 7.
5 total runs on FanDuel . Our comprehensive FanDuel Sportsbook review will show you how to use their app. “I think I stay calm,” Rafaela said.