In an electrifying opening day game, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2, with Wilyer Abreu taking center stage. Abreu hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning, his second of the game, to secure the victory for the Red Sox. Abreu had a hand in every run for Boston, scoring one and hitting two homers. Aroldis Chapman and Justin Slaten pitched effectively to secure the win for Boston.
Garrett Crochet made his Red Sox debut, pitching five innings and striking out four, while Nathan Eovaldi impressed with nine strikeouts in six innings for Texas. Kevin Pillar and Kyle Higashioka contributed for the Rangers, but Abreu’s standout performance ultimately led the Red Sox to victory.
The game also saw 22-year-old Kristian Campbell make his big league debut for the Red Sox. The stage is now set for Tanner Houck and Jack Leiter to take the mound in the next game. With this strong start to the season, the Red Sox are showing promise for a successful campaign ahead.
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