Randy Arozarena homers and steals home, Shane McClanahan throws five scoreless innings and the bullpen backs him up as the Rays shut out Boston.

The Red Sox will have their hands full with Tampa Bay, which has been the best team in the American League the past two seasons.

It looked like a Giancarlo Stanton home run, but bounced off the wall. Then the relay from Kiké Hernández to Xander Bogaerts to Kevin Plawecki preserved Boston’s lead.

Xander Bogaerts hits a two-run homer in the first, Alex Verdugo drives in three runs as Boston advances to face Tampa Bay by eliminating the Yankees.

Designated hitter J.D. Martinez, two days after twisting his ankle, and Chris Sale are left off the roster for the one-game wild-card showdown with the Yankees.

Boston will host New York in the AL wild-card game, with the winner advancing to face Tampa Bay.

To secure a playoff spot, it came down to the final inning of the last regular season game. But now Boston has a chance to exorcise some historical demons against the Yankees on Tuesday night.

1949, 1978, 2004 … there have been some epic games between two rivals trying to keep their seasons alive.

Rafael Devers’ home run in the 9th inning completes a Boston rally over Washington in the final game of the regular season.

Boston manages just four hits in a 6-2 defeat and drops into a tie with Seattle for the last AL playoff spot.