The first inning didn't go well for Garrett Crochet. But he made some adjustments after allowing two homers and shut down the Dodgers the rest of the way.

It was October-like, high-stakes baseball theater from start to finish at Fenway Park on Saturday night as the Red Sox and Dodgers battled it out in front of an electric, sold-out crowd.

Fans were left torn on what to do about the Fenway Park concessions worker strike while attending the highly anticipated Boston Red Sox series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

“He was wearing a cut-off shirt," Cora said. “And when he left, I told them, ‘He looks stronger.'" Cora has seen more arm strength from 32-year-old Story as the season has progressed. He also has seen him play better defensively on balls hit to his left.

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Red Sox propose blockbuster trade for Padres’ Dylan Cease, offering top prospects to bolster Boston’s rotation for 2025 playoff push.

Red Sox backup catcher Connor Wong‘s double to lead off the third inning Friday was his first extra-base hit this season. He said he's faced "challenges" this season beyond adjusting to a new role.