Red Sox rally late to defeat Cubs in Game 1 of doubleheader

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Red Sox rally late to defeat Cubs in Game 1 of doubleheader
Summary

The Boston Red Sox faced the Chicago Cubs on September 25, 2026, at Fenway Park. After trailing 3-0 early, Boston mounted a comeback, highlighted by Roman Anthony's three hits and Adley Rutschman's two-run double that tied the game. Connor Wong later added a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, putting the Red Sox ahead 4-3. The victory marks a crucial win as the regular season nears its end. Game 2 of the doubleheader follows soon after this contest.

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  • •Roman Anthony goes 3-for-3 with a walk and key plays
  • •Adley Rutschman's two-run double ties the game
  • •Connor Wong delivers the go-ahead hit in the seventh
  • •Red Sox overcome an early 3-0 deficit
  • •Game 2 of the doubleheader follows next.
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  • 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Roman Anthony rakes as Red Sox take Game 1 vs. Cubs
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Nice to see some semblance of offense wake up before the end of the season!

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