Marcelo Mayer’s opposite-field RBI double cut Boston’s deficit to 3-2. It left his bat at 108.7 mph. Ceddanne Rafaela then connected on a 1-2 slider outside of the zone and dropped it into center field for a go-ahead two-run double to make it 4-3 Red Sox.

Marcelo Mayer won’t be playing much third base for the Red Sox anymore with Alex Bregman set to be activated from the injured list as early as Friday. But if the gifted 22-year-old can deliver the typ

If the Boston Red Sox do not send Marcelo Mayer back to Triple-A Worcester, Alex Cora's comments could explain that potential decision.

“I haven’t heard anything,” Crochet said. “I don’t know how it works or when people reach out. Obviously, it would be a huge honor. I’d hope the organization would view it as an honor as well. If I was asked, I’d definitely enjoy participating and I’d love to participate. But right now, my focus is on continuing to build on the season I’ve had.”