Red Sox score early and often to top Diamondbacks 9-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on August 18 at Fenway Park. Adley Rutschman played a key role in the win, hitting a home run after a rough start to his time with the team. The Red Sox scored three runs in the first inning and kept the pressure on by adding runs in five of the first seven innings. Despite allowing a grand slam that briefly gave Arizona the lead, the Red Sox's potent offense allowed them to regain control. The victory comes as the Sox aim for a stronger playoff push.
- •Adley Rutschman hits his first home run as a Red Sox player.
- •Boston scores five times in the first seven innings.
- •Ranger Suarez contributes to the win but has an inconsistent inning.
- •Mickey Gasper also homers, reaching base four times.
- •This victory aligns with the Red Sox's recent playoff aspirations.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox ambush Arizona 9-4 as Adley Rutschman awakens
"These are the summer nights at Fenway Park you spend all winter dreaming about.
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