He threw eight innings over a two-day span on July 28 and July 29 in two losses to the Twins. In 34 games, he had a 3–1 record, two saves, a career-low 2.54 ERA, 38 strikeouts, and 14 walks in  innings. He was part of the Red Sox "Impossible Dream" team that won their first American League pennant since 1946.
He pitched eight innings over a two-day span on July 28 and July 29 in two losses to the Twins. In 34 games, he had a 3–1 record, two saves, a career-low 2.54 ERA, 38 strikeouts, and 14 walks in  innings. He was part of the Red Sox "Impossible Dream" team that won their first American League pennant since 1946.