Red Sox falter late in 4-2 loss at Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Boston Red Sox lost 4-2 to the Texas Rangers on September 15, 2026, at Globe Life Field. Texas scored all four runs in the second inning off Patrick Sandoval, who struck out the side but struggled with subsequent hitters. Nick Sogard hit a two-run homer for the Red Sox, but Boston's offense could not capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities, leaving eight runners on base. The Red Sox's bullpen, featuring Brayan Bello and others, kept Texas scoreless for 5 1/3 innings, but Boston's inability to finish drives led to the defeat. A three-game series continues Wednesday at 8:05 p.m. ET.
- •Patrick Sandoval allowed four runs during a decisive second inning.
- •Nick Sogard's homer in the third cut the deficit to 4-2.
- •The Red Sox loaded the bases twice but failed to score.
- •The bullpen delivered strong relief work, allowing only three hits in 5 1/3 innings.
- •Boston faces Texas again on September 16 at 8:05 p.m. ET.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Waste Bullpen Gem In Frustrating Loss To Rangers
"Nick Sogard gave the Red Sox life, but two bases-loaded failures proved costly in a 4-2 loss to the Rangers.
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