Ceddanne Rafaela Homers, Exits Early on Saturday
Ceddanne Rafaela was among the club's top performers in a 10-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Rafaela went 2-for-4 with his 10th home run of the year, a double, and three RBI in the rout. However, Rafaela had to exit after he fell rounding second on an eighth-inning double. He was tagged out on the play and didn't return in the bottom of the inning. The Red Sox shifted Nate Eaton from third base to center to replace Rafaela and brought in Marcelo Mayer to handle the hot corner. Fortunately, it appears Rafaela avoided an injury. "He's OK," manager Alex Cora said after the game. While Rafaela is known more for his tremendous defensive abilities than his hitting, the 24-year-old has shown encouraging signs at the plate in recent weeks. He has batted .307 (36-for-117) with eight homers, 18 RBI, and 18 runs scored since May 28. Overall, he's slashing .257/301/.438 with 37 RBI, 48 runs, and 11 steals in 315 plate appearances.
Source: Keagan Stiefel - NESN
Boston Red Sox outfielder Source: Keagan Stiefel - NESN

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