Rafaela’s Record-Short Homer at Pesky’s Pole Powers Red Sox to Dramatic Win
Sarah Johnson
June 5, 2025
Brief
Ceddanne Rafaela’s record-setting short homer at Fenway Park’s Pesky’s Pole secures dramatic 11-9 Red Sox win over Angels in a thrilling comeback.
In a nail-biter at Fenway Park, Ceddanne Rafaela turned a 97-mph fastball into a historic walk-off, clinching an 11-9 Boston Red Sox victory over the Los Angeles Angels. With the iconic Pesky's Pole just 302 feet away, Rafaela's 308-foot shot in the ninth inning became the shortest walk-off homer in the Statcast era, a feat only possible in Fenway’s quirky confines. The Red Sox, now 30-34, battled back from multiple deficits, with Rafael Devers tying the game in the eighth. The Angels, dropping to 28-33, couldn’t hold their early 4-0 lead, proving once again that Fenway’s right-field pole is a pitcher’s nightmare and a batter’s dream.
Named after Johnny Pesky, who famously peppered that pole with six of his 17 career homers, this game was a reminder: in Boston, even a short swing can make history.
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Editor's Comments
Rafaela’s homer was so short, it barely left the infield’s zip code, yet it sent Angels’ pitchers to therapy. Pesky’s Pole strikes again—Fenway’s ultimate wingman!
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