Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen got the last out in his team’s 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, but the first baseman had the final say.

Triston Casas, who had a double and several key defensive plays at first base, was clearly excited by his teammate Trevor Story’s big night. Story put the Red Sox on the scoreboard with a solo home run and then scored the eventual winning run in the eighth inning after two numerous stolen bases.

The Red Sox thought they had lost Story for the year when he broke his shoulder at Angel Stadium in April, so his return in September was a pleasant surprise. His teammates are excited about the leadership qualities he brings to the team, and no one is more excited than Casas.

Speaking to WEEI’s Joe Castiglione and Will Fleming after the game, Casas had, shall we say, a “colorful” way of praising his teammate Story.

“At the last minute, his body is a little banged up. But so is Trev,” Casas said. “To get in the shower with him, to see him naked, to see the scar on his shoulder, it really gets me hot. Everyone is a little banged up right now, and for him to come out and finish the season with us on a good note is really special to see.”

“Everyone is a little bit banged up and we all have to keep fighting together. We are the ones who hold each other accountable and encourage each other every day. We make sure we have trust in each other and hold each other to the highest standards possible.”

If we’ve learned anything about Casas this season, it’s that he loves to share his eloquence with others. He made memorable appearances on NESN and ESPN game broadcasts while injured, and now that he’s healthy again, he’s showing he can still work magic behind the microphone.

It’s probably too late in the season to matter, but Red Sox fans can look forward to the precedent Casas and Story are setting with their performances for 2025. If everyone involved gets their way, there should be many more happy moments in the clubhouse stands to come.

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