"I've been waiting for this moment since I was watching games with my mom in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007," Rafaela said.

Alex Bregman has fit in seamlessly with the Red Sox. But the third baseman has the option to opt out of his contract after this season and test free agency.

Six relievers followed injured Red Sox starter Hunter Dobbins, who came off the IL before the game only to leave in the second inning. Bregman was 1 for 4 with a double in his first game back from a quad injury.