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Rangers Edge Out Red Sox in Extra Innings Battle at Fenway Park

In a marathon showdown that stretched into extra innings, the Boston Red Sox narrowly edged out the Texas Rangers with a 5-4 victory. This result leaves the Rangers with a 55-64 record, demonstrating grit in a challenging match but ultimately succumbing to the Red Sox, who elevated their season tally to 62-55.


Aug 12, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Nick Sogard (75) singles to center in the tenth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The game was marked by exceptional defensive efforts from both sides, as neither team committed an error throughout the contest. The Rangers' bats were somewhat alive, managing six hits that translated into four runs. Corey Seager stood out for Texas with an outstanding performance at the plate, hitting .500 including a home run and boasting an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.85.


Tyler Mahle took the mound as the starting pitcher for Texas and put forth a solid effort with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.857 while striking out batters at an impressive rate of 13.5 per nine innings pitched. However, it was Gerson Garabito who took the loss after his ERA skyrocketed to 27.0 during his stint on the mound.


Aug 12, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Rob Refsnyder (30) singles to center field to drive in the winning run against the Texas Rangers in the tenth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

On offense for Boston, their strategy paid off as they amassed nine hits leading to five runs over ten innings of play. Their knack for timely hitting proved crucial in clinching this narrow victory over Texas.


Looking forward, fans are bracing for more action as these two teams continue their series at Fenway Park in Boston, MA (02215). The next game is slated for August 13th at 7:10 PM EDT and will be broadcast live on BSSW, promising another competitive clash between these formidable opponents.



Aug 12, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (51) reacts after the final out against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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