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Nathan Eovaldi pitches four scoreless innings for Rangers against Red Sox

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Nathan Eovaldi pitches four scoreless innings for Rangers against Red Sox

Summary

Nathan Eovaldi entered the game from the bullpen for the Texas Rangers, throwing four scoreless innings in a 7-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on September 16, 2026. The Rangers needed this win to remain competitive in the AL Wild Card race, tying the game at 3-3 before Eovaldi's performance helped secure the victory. This marked Eovaldi's return to a relief role, reminiscent of his performance during the 2018 World Series. The win puts the Rangers at 76-76 for the season, half a game behind the Houston Astros in the AL West and within striking distance of a Wild Card spot. They continue their series against the Red Sox on September 17 at 8:05 p.m. ET.

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•Eovaldi allowed one hit in four innings.
•Texas is now tied in the AL Wild Card race.
•The Rangers outhit Boston 13-3 during the game.
•Texas plays Boston again on September 17.
•Eovaldi's relief appearance was unexpected but crucial.

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Nathan Eovaldi has done this before. The long-time MLB starting pitcher isn’t a stranger to coming into a key game out of the bullpen. Most famously, he did it for the Boston Red Sox during the 2018 World Series. He did it again on Wednesday night and tossed four scoreless innings out of the bullpen […] The post Why Nathan Eovaldi Pitched From Rangers’ Bullpen vs. Red Sox appeared first on HEAVY.
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