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J.D. Martinez’s 2-run double in 12th lifts host Red Sox over Rays 6-5

BOSTON — Randy Arozarena got twisted around in deep right field on J.D. Martinez’s two-run double with two outs in the bottom of the 12th inning, sending the Boston Red Sox past the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Tuesday night.

The Rays were in line to win before Christian Vazquez belted Diego Castillo’s 0-2 pitch over the Green Monster for a tying homer leading off the ninth.

“We did a good job,” Boston manager Alex Cora said. “We didn’t give up. That’s the sign of a good team. ... We won the series against the American League defending champs.