Late in the 2019 season, the Red Sox were clinging to postseason hopes against the Twins. Mookie Betts led off with a slap hit that dropped in, followed by another blooper from Xander Bogaerts. The Twins’ lead was slipping as the bullpen turned to Sergio Romo, known for his constant movement and nerves on the mound. Rafael Devers nearly hit into a double play but beat it out, surprising even himself with the hustle. With runners on, J.D. Martinez stepped up as the tying run in the bottom of the ninth. He hit a shot to the outfield that looked like Boston’s rally was on.
But the Twins’ defense shut that down fast. Left fielder Eddie Rosario made a perfect one-hop throw to nail Devers at the plate. Devers thought he had the speed, but the replay showed he never touched home. The ump wasn’t even into the call—he was that clearly out. The Twins celebrated, while the Red Sox were left stunned and done. This moment symbolized their season: close but not enough. Rosario’s throw sealed the win and left Boston wondering what went wrong.