Ceddanne Rafaela drives Red Sox past Rangers in 10-1 victory
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Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 10-1 on Friday night in Boston. Ceddanne Rafaela led the charge with a home run and three RBIs, while Sonny Gray pitched six strong innings, allowing one run on three hits. The Red Sox scored four runs in the fifth inning, with contributions from Rafaela’s two doubles. Otherwise, Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu also homered for Boston. Jack Leiter, pitching for the Rangers, took the loss after allowing six runs in five innings. Rangers outfielder Evan Carter left the game due to right oblique soreness. The teams are set to meet again on Saturday, with Jacob deGrom and Ranger Suarez as the starting pitchers.
- •Boston scores four runs in the fifth inning.
- •Sonny Gray lowers his ERA to 3.03 with strong pitching.
- •Rafaela contributes two doubles and a home run.
- •Jack Leiter allows six runs, dropping to 3-6 for the season.
- •Jacob deGrom and Ranger Suarez are scheduled to start Saturday.
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Rafaela’s clutch single sends the Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Rangers
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Rafaela powers Red Sox to 10-1 rout of Rangers as Gray shines on mound
"Ceddanne Rafaela’s two-run single snapped a tie in the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Saturday. Rafaela’s two-out, two-strike hit off reliever Robby Ahlstrom with the bases loaded gave the Red Sox a 4-2 lead and helped them clinch their first series win at Fenway Park since April 6-8 when they took two of three games from Milwaukee. Boston won Friday’s series opener against Texas, 10-1.
"Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu also homered for the Red Sox, who came in with an MLB-worst 10-21 record at home. Rafaela also had two doubles, with the second driving in a run as part of Boston’s four-run fifth inning.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:47 PMRafaela’s clutch single sends the Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Rangers
Ceddanne Rafaela’s two-run single snapped a tie in the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Saturday. Rafaela’s two-out, two-strike hit off reliever Robby Ahlstrom with the bases loaded gave the Red Sox a 4-2 lead and helped them clinch their first series win at Fenway Park since April 6-8 when they took two of three games from Milwaukee. Boston won Friday’s series opener against Texas, 10-1.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 2:13 AMRafaela powers Red Sox to 10-1 rout of Rangers as Gray shines on mound
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu also homered for the Red Sox, who came in with an MLB-worst 10-21 record at home. Rafaela also had two doubles, with the second driving in a run as part of Boston’s four-run fifth inning.
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