Game result and context
Texas Rangers defeat Boston Red Sox 4-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Texas Rangers defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Monday, September 15, 2026. A decisive four-run second inning provided the necessary cushion for the Rangers, while Jacob deGrom earned his 11th win of the season.
Final result
The Texas Rangers defeated the Boston Red Sox with a final score of 4-2. The game was played over nine innings at the Rangers' home stadium.
How the game changed
The game was decided in the bottom of the second inning when the Texas Rangers scored four runs to take an early lead. The Boston Red Sox responded in the top of the third inning with a two-run home run by Nick Sogard, but they were unable to score again for the remainder of the contest. The Rangers' pitching staff held the Red Sox scoreless through the final six innings to preserve the win.
Key performances
Jacob deGrom earned the win for Texas, pitching 5.0 innings and recording eight strikeouts while allowing two earned runs. Corey Seager contributed two hits and two RBIs, and Elias Díaz added one hit and two RBIs. Jacob Latz secured his 30th save of the season, pitching 1.2 innings with three strikeouts. For Boston, Nick Sogard provided the team's only scoring with a two-run home run. Patrick Sandoval took the loss, allowing four earned runs over 2.2 innings of work.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the Boston Red Sox hold an 82-69 record. They currently sit third in their division and hold the second wild-card spot, leading the wild-card race by 5.5 games with an elimination number of 2. The Texas Rangers move to 75-76 on the season. They are second in their division, 1.0 game back, and remain in contention for a wild-card berth with an elimination number of 10.