Watch Andrew Benintendi Launch Home Run To Tie Red Sox-Cubs Game

The Boston Red Sox’s offense needed a boost coming into Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Fenway Park — and they got it from Andrew Benintendi.

The Red Sox fell behind 1-0 early after Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant hit a solo home run in the top of the first inning. But Benintendi turned a fastball from Jake Arrieta around in a hurry to tie the game in the bottom half of the frame.

Take a look at the blast by Benintendi.

When the ball landed in the bullpen it had a similar feel to David Ortiz’s grand slam during Game 2 of the 2013 American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers, as Red Sox bullpen cop Steve Horgan raised his arms in triumph.

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We guess the stakes weren’t quite as high Friday night.

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