Red Sox Secure 5-0 Victory Over Rangers
Boston, MA — The Boston Red Sox showcased a blend of offensive power and stellar pitching in a convincing 5-0 victory against the Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon at Fenway Park.
Rafael Devers was the standout performer for Boston, hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning, his sixth of the season, while also contributing an RBI single in the fifth. Carlos Narvaez added another run-scoring single, helping the Red Sox secure their second win in a three-game series against the Rangers.
Starting pitcher Bryan Bello set the tone for Boston, combining with four relievers to complete a five-hit shutout—Boston’s third of the season. Justin Slaten (1-3) earned the win with 1.1 scoreless innings, while Garrett Whitlock and Liam Hendriks each played crucial roles in preserving the shutout. Bello’s impressive outing lowered his season ERA to 1.10 at home, although he fell just shy of qualifying for his third win, struggling with control issues towards the end of his outing.
Texas starting pitcher Jack Leiter (2-2) took the loss after allowing four runs in 5.1 innings, struggling with walks throughout the game. Notably, the Rangers’ offense continues to face challenges, having lost nine of their last 12 games, with Tucker Barnhart providing two hits as the bright spot.
The Red Sox capitalized on Leiter’s wildness early on, building a quick lead with runs scored by Trevor Story and Jarren Duran in the second inning. Following this victory, the Red Sox will travel to Kansas City for a two-city road trip, with RHP Hunter Dobbins set to take the mound against RHP Michael Lorenzen on Friday. Meanwhile, the Rangers head to Detroit to face the Tigers, looking to bounce back and mitigate their recent struggles.
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