deGrom's 8 Ks, Sogard HR Lift Rangers Past Red Sox 4-2

DeGrom Dominates Early

Jacob deGrom struck out eight batters in five innings to anchor a 4-2 Texas Rangers victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The performance was the centerpiece of a game where the home team overcame an early deficit to secure the win at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

The Rangers finished with a record of 75-76, while the Red Sox improved to 82-69.

Red Sox Strike First

The visitors took control in the second inning. The Red Sox scored two runs off a double by Díaz, which scored Duran and Nimmo. Shortly after, Seager singled to left, allowing Díaz and Jansen to score, extending Boston's lead to 4-0. The Rangers did not score in the top of the second, leaving them behind on the scoreboard for the majority of the game.

Rangers Rally

The tide turned in the third inning when Sogard homered to right field, a shot that traveled 357 feet. This two-run blast, which also scored Durbin, cut the deficit to 2-4. The Rangers continued to apply pressure, though the Red Sox defense held firm to keep the lead intact until the late innings.

The home team's offense was steady but required the late surge to tie and eventually surpass the visitors.

Bullpen Holds On

After deGrom's strong start, the Rangers bullpen managed the rest of the game. Chase Silseth pitched one inning, allowing one hit and no earned runs while striking out three. Tyler Alexander followed with one hitless inning and one strikeout.

Robert Garcia worked one-third of an inning, allowing one hit and walking one batter. Jacob Latz closed the game, pitching 1.2 innings, allowing one hit, one walk, and no earned runs while striking out three. The Red Sox bullpen, led by Patrick Sandoval who took the loss, struggled to contain the Rangers' offense.

Sandoval pitched 2.2 innings, allowing four hits, four earned runs, two walks, and striking out five. Brayan Bello, Alec Gamboa, Wyatt Olds, and Jovani Moran made up the rest of the Boston pitching staff. The final score was Texas Rangers 4, Boston Red Sox 2.

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