Earlier this week, Fenway Park was buzzing as the Boston Red Sox played host to the NBA Champion Boston Celtics. The Celtics were honored on the field before the Red Sox took on the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling game that ended in a walk-off victory for Boston, with a final score of 7-6.
Kenley Jansen, the Red Sox closer, sealed the win and spoke about the inspiration that having the Celtics around brings to the team. “It’s about embracing the moment and feeling like champions,” Jansen said. “Seeing them here creates that atmosphere and motivation to excel in high-pressure situations. I want the young guys on our team to embrace the moment and give it their all.”
While the Red Sox are currently playing their best baseball of the season, they are not yet considered serious World Series contenders. However, if they can maintain their current momentum, they may surprise everyone and benefit from the winning mentality that the Celtics brought to Fenway Park.