Red Sox drop third straight to Rangers as offensive woes continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:33 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Boston Red Sox lost 7-3 to the Texas Rangers on September 16, marking their third consecutive defeat. Boston's offense struggled throughout the game, recording only three hits and failing to score after a first-inning home run by Willson Contreras. The loss keeps the Red Sox at 82-70 with a playoff magic number of five as they face increasing pressure with only ten games left in the season. They will attempt to avoid a sweep against Texas before facing the Tampa Bay Rays in a crucial series.
- •Red Sox scored only three runs in the loss to Texas.
- •Contreras hit a two-run homer in the first inning.
- •Red Sox have combined for six runs in last three games.
- •Next game against the Rays starts Friday.
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Problems Piling Up At Worst Possible Time
"The Red Sox remain in playoff position, but an alarming offensive stretch and another bullpen breakdown have created late-season concern.
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