Boston Red Sox get A-Rod call to win series against Royals

Smith's run proves to be the winner after video review

Series win gives Sox a boost in run for playoffs

The Boston Red Sox gave their playoff hopes a boost by taking two of three games from the Kansas City Royals in a series that ended Wednesday night. The Red Sox won the finale 6-5 on a wild pitch in the sixth inning, with the winning run scored by Dominic Smith.

The call was initially ruled an out on the field, but was overturned on review. The Royals challenged the call, arguing that Smith did not touch home plate before the tag, but the umpires ruled that he did. The call stood after a lengthy review, giving the Red Sox the lead for good.

The win was the Red Sox's third in a row and moved them into a tie for the second wild card spot in the American League. The Royals, meanwhile, dropped to 5 games behind the Red Sox for the final playoff spot.

The Red Sox will now head to Toronto for a three-game series against the Blue Jays, while the Royals will host the Chicago White Sox.