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Red Sox rally to defeat Cubs 4-3, clinch Wild Card Series spot

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:15 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Red Sox rally to defeat Cubs 4-3, clinch Wild Card Series spot

Summary

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in the first game of a doubleheader on September 25, 2026. Connor Wong key hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh, helping the Red Sox recover from a three-run deficit. Roman Anthony contributed with two doubles, a triple, and three runs scored. The victory secured Boston the No. 5 seed in the American League playoffs, setting up a Wild Card Series matchup against the New York Yankees, who eliminated Boston in last year's postseason. The second game of the doubleheader is scheduled later that night, featuring Cubs left-hander David Peterson against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello.

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By the Numbers

•Red Sox rallied from a three-run deficit to win 4-3
•Connor Wong's double in the seventh was decisive
•Roman Anthony scored three runs and tallied two doubles and a triple
•Victory clinches No. 5 seed for Red Sox in playoffs
•Second game of doubleheader follows later on September 25

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8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox beat Cubs 4-3 in doubleheader opener, assure Wild Card Series matchup against Yankees

What they're saying

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Connor Wong hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in a doubleheader opener on Friday that clinched the No. 5 seed in the American League playoffs. Boston will plays its Wild Card Series for the second year in a row at the New York Yankees, who won last season's best-of-three matchup 2-1. Roman Anthony had two doubles and a triple, and scored three runs.
— Yahoo Sportsby KYLE HIGHTOWER

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