Despite a glimmer of hope from Rafael Devers’ invigorating, ninth-inning, inside-the-park home run, the Red Sox couldn’t supply the necessary game-tying run on Monday, dropping a hard-fought 5-4 battle to Houston. Much to the disappointment of both the fans and the players, Boston’s postseason comes to an end in the divisional round for the second straight year.
As the rain poured down on Fenway, a somber team entered the clubhouse following their defeat. Although a portion of their sentiment appeared to match the gloomy weather that the Astros were celebrating in, the group also appeared optimistic about what’s to come.