Aceves Gags Away Sure Victory; Sox Lose, 4-3

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What should have been a thrilling come-from-behind win, and a two-of-three thrashing of the Rays was set on its ear by Alfredo Aceves in the 9th. A walk and a two-run home-run later, a 3-2 lead had become a 4-3 deficit and ultimate loss.

Adrian Gonzalez had put Boston ahead with a dramatic three-run HR in the 7th (after giving away a run in RF with a missed cut-off), but the chance at an over .500 record slipped back to subpar in the loss. This was bad one, one that might be remembered sometime in late September.