Adley Rutschman hits first homer for Red Sox in 9-4 victory over Diamondbacks
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Adley Rutschman hit his first home run for the Boston Red Sox as they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on August 18, 2026. Rutschman contributed significantly with a two-run single in the first and a solo homer that tied the game at four. Mickey Gasper also homered and added an RBI single in the seventh. Boston recorded 13 hits, adding to their offensive performance from the previous night’s win. Arizona's Gabriel Moreno hit a grand slam, extending his hitting streak to a career-high 12 games. The Diamondbacks are currently on a three-game losing streak and were without All-Star Ketel Marte for this match. The series finale is set for August 19, featuring Diamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt against Red Sox' Payton Tolle.
- •Rutschman's homer was his ninth of the season.
- •Suarez picked up his first win since June 29.
- •Arizona's Marte is on the restricted list.
- •Red Sox had eight players with hits in the game.
- •The teams will meet again for the series finale on August 19.
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox reactions: Adley Rutschman’s big night leads to another win over Arizona
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Rutschman hits 1st homer for Red Sox as Boston beats the Diamondbacks 9-4
"Adley Rutschman hit his first homer as a member of the Red Sox, Ranger Suarez picked up his first win since late June and Boston beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Tuesday night.
"The Red Sox had another great offensive night Tuesday at Fenway, pulling away from the Diamondbacks for their second straight victory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:54 AMRed Sox reactions: Adley Rutschman’s big night leads to another win over Arizona
The Red Sox had another great offensive night Tuesday at Fenway, pulling away from the Diamondbacks for their second straight victory.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:36 AMRutschman hits 1st homer for Red Sox as Boston beats the Diamondbacks 9-4
Adley Rutschman hit his first homer as a member of the Red Sox, Ranger Suarez picked up his first win since late June and Boston beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Tuesday night.
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