Red Sox struggle offensively in 4-2 loss to Rangers in Arlington

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Red Sox struggle offensively in 4-2 loss to Rangers in Arlington
Summary

The Boston Red Sox lost to the Texas Rangers 4-2 on September 15, 2026, at Globe Life Field. They faced a tough outing against starter Jacob deGrom, striking out 15 times and failing to hit with runners in scoring position. The Red Sox's offense was unable to capitalize on high-leverage moments, while the Rangers managed key hits from Corey Seager and Elias Diaz. With the postseason approaching, this game served as a warning for the Red Sox's hitting struggles against strong pitching. They will look to improve before facing the Yankees for Game 1 of the Wild Card series.

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  • Red Sox struck out 15 times in the game.
  • The offense went hitless with runners in scoring position.
  • Nick Sogard hit a two-run homer for the Red Sox.
  • Jacob deGrom pitched five innings, striking out eight batters.
  • The Red Sox will face the Yankees in the upcoming Wild Card series.
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  • 5:36 AMYahoo SportsRed Sox lineup fails practice exam in 4-2 loss to the Rangers
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The Red Sox continue to show they can’t hit high end pitching.

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