Red Sox rally late to defeat Cubs in Game 1 of doubleheader
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Roman Anthony rakes as Red Sox take Game 1 vs. Cubs
"Nice to see some semblance of offense wake up before the end of the season!
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