Ceddanne Rafaela Appeared To Make Impossible Catch. Umpires Had Other Ideas
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Key Points:
- Ceddanne Rafaela appeared to make a spectacular diving catch during the fifth inning of the Red Sox-Yankees game, but the umpires ruled it a hit after replay review, keeping the inning alive for New York.
- The controversial call allowed the Yankees to rally, with Paul Goldschmidt and Heliot Ramos driving in five runs, leading to a 6-0 victory over Boston.
- Rafaela's defensive skills continue to impress, but this particular play became a turning point that contributed to Boston's struggles in the series.
- The Red Sox dropped to 74-63, four games behind the Yankees for the top AL wild-card spot, with the Yankees holding the season series tiebreaker.
- Boston's offense was limited throughout the series, scoring only eight runs and being shut out twice, adding to the frustration of the loss.
