The 22-year-old rookie hammered both blasts to right field. The first one went 418 feet and left his bat at 108.7 mph. The second one went 410 feet with a 104.9 mph exit velocity. 2) As Mayer wore the Wally head in the dugout — as all Red Sox players do to celebrate their home runs — pitcher Lucas Giolito kissed both cheeks.

The Boston Red Sox are still in the postseason race, despite some poor play. They are just three games out of an American League Wild Card spot, but could use some more pitching.