Game result and context
Texas Rangers defeat Boston Red Sox 7-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Texas Rangers overcame an early deficit to defeat the Boston Red Sox 7-3, moving within one game of a wild-card spot.
Final result
The Texas Rangers defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-3 on September 16, 2026. The Rangers improved their record to 76-76, while the Red Sox fell to 82-70.
How the game changed
Boston took an early lead in the first inning when Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run. The Rangers responded with a single run in the first and another in the fourth to tie the game. The decisive moment occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning, where the Rangers scored three runs to break a 3-3 tie. Texas added an insurance run in the eighth inning to finalize the 7-3 score.
Key performances
Willson Contreras led the Red Sox offense with a home run and two RBIs. For the Rangers, Ezequiel Duran contributed two RBIs, while Jake Burger and Justin Foscue each recorded two hits and one RBI. Brandon Nimmo also drove in a run for Texas. On the mound, Boston's Jake Bennett pitched 4.2 innings, striking out seven batters while allowing three earned runs.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the Boston Red Sox hold an 82-70 record, placing them third in their division and second in the wild-card standings. The Texas Rangers, now 76-76, sit second in their division and are 1.0 game out of a wild-card position with a wild-card elimination number of 9.