Rangers Tie AL West
Texas Rangers Defeat Red Sox to Tie Houston Atop AL West
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Boston’s third run came after Rangers reliever Jakob Junis dropped the ball while on the rubber, resulting in a balk that brought Caleb Durbin home from third base.
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MacKenzie Gore completed four innings despite allowing only two hits, but he walked three batters and did not record a strikeout; rookie Jake Bennett lasted 4 2/3 innings and allowed four runs.
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Erik Miller’s three-run seventh inning was described as his worst outing of the season, either with Boston or San Francisco, as the Rangers turned a 3-3 game into a 6-3 lead.
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Nathan Eovaldi’s appearance was his first relief outing since 2020, and he closed out the victory against his former team; his 46 wins since 2023 are tied for second-most among American League pitchers during that span.
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In Tuesday’s series opener, Texas scored four runs against Patrick Sandoval in 2 2/3 innings, including a two-run double by Elias DÃaz and a two-run single by Corey Seager after a throwing error involving shortstop Trevor Story; Jacob Latz then escaped a bases-loaded threat for his 30th save.
The Texas Rangers defeated Boston 7-3 on Wednesday to complete a series win and climb to 76-76, tying the Houston Astros atop the AL West. Brandon Nimmo's go-ahead double and Ezequiel Duran's two-run single fueled a three-run seventh inning that broke open a tied game. ClutchPoints noted the Rangers strengthened their position in both the division and wild-card races with the victory.
Nathan Eovaldi threw four scoreless relief innings in his return from elbow inflammation, closing out the game against his former team. The Red Sox managed just three hits and have lost five of their last seven games, though Boston remains second in the American League wild-card race, Yahoo Sports reported.
Seventh Inning Explosion Breaks Tie Game Wide Open
The game remained deadlocked at 3-3 heading into the seventh inning before the Rangers struck. Nimmo's go-ahead double started the rally, followed by Duran's two-run single that gave Texas a 6-3 lead. Erik Miller's outing fell apart during this stretch, marking his worst performance of the season across both his time with Boston and San Francisco.
Red Sox Limited to Three Hits in Lopsided Defeat
Boston's offense sputtered despite an early boost from Willson Contreras' two-run homer in the first inning. MacKenzie Gore, the Red Sox starter, completed four innings but allowed only two hits while walking three batters and recording zero strikeouts. Rookie Jake Bennett lasted 4 2/3 innings and surrendered four runs, leaving the team's pitching staff unable to contain Texas's mid-game surge.
Eovaldi Returns in Relief After Elbow Setback
Nathan Eovaldi made his first relief appearance since 2020 on Wednesday, pitching four scoreless innings against his former team to secure the victory. Since 2023, Eovaldi has recorded 46 wins, tied for second-most among American League pitchers during that span, Yahoo Sports reported. His return from elbow inflammation strengthens Texas's bullpen depth down the stretch.
Jacob Derom Leads Rangers to Series-Opening Win Tuesday
Texas won Tuesday's series opener 4-2 behind Jacob deGrom's eight strikeouts and solid run support. Corey Seager drove in two runs with a single after a throwing error by Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story. Jacob Latz notched his 30th save by escaping a bases-loaded threat in the ninth inning, setting up Wednesday's clinching victory.
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