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Eli White's winning run caps Red Sox rally past Giants 3-2

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:35 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Eli White's winning run caps Red Sox rally past Giants 3-2

Summary

Eli White slid home headfirst for the winning run as the Boston Red Sox rallied in the ninth inning to defeat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Saturday night at Fenway Park. The game-winning play followed a challenge from the Giants, which upheld the safe call after a review. Boston trailed before scoring three runs in the ninth, highlighted by Nick Sogard's RBI double and a run-scoring single from White. The Giants' Willy Adames and Andrew Knizner both homered, but the team lost its 10th game in 13 outings. Wyatt Olds earned the win for Boston, while Jake Bennett is set to start the series finale on Sunday.

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Status Watch

•Eli White scored the decisive run in the ninth inning.
•Boston scored three runs to rally from behind.
•Wilyer Abreu made a key grounder play in the ninth.
•The Giants have lost 10 of their last 13 games.
•Jake Bennett is scheduled to start for the Red Sox on Sunday.

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3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Eli White slides home headfirst with winning run, play reviewed and Red Sox rally past Giants 3-2

What they're saying

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Eli White slid headfirst into the plate with the winning run to complete a three-run ninth-inning rally, a play that was upheld after a review, and the Boston Red Sox got to twice celebrate their 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
— Yahoo Sports

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