Wilyer Abreu ends ‘toughest night of year’ as Red Sox’ walk-off hero: ‘That ending was just crazy’

BOSTON — No hitter wants the distinction of striking out five times in a game, and Wilyer Abreu found himself on the verge of that ignominious accomplishment when he stepped to the plate in the ninth inning. BOSTON — Instant reactions to the Red Sox (70-59) rallying for three runs in the ninth and walking off the Giants, 3-2, in dramatic fashion after trailing all night: