What happened: The Boston Red Sox recorded the eighth immaculate inning in The feat requires three strikeouts on nine total pitches in a single inning.
Why it matters: It adds a rare pitching marker during the final month of Boston's playoff push. The Red Sox entered the day at 81-68, keeping every clean inning meaningful in the wild-card race.
By the numbers: Red Sox immaculate innings: 8 in Boston record entering Sunday: 81-68.
What to watch: The final box score will show how the inning fits into the broader series result. Boston's next turn through the rotation will be watched for how the club manages pitching workload.