Game result and context
Boston Red Sox defeat Chicago Cubs 4-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
Trailing by three runs early, the Boston Red Sox rallied to defeat the Chicago Cubs 4-3. The win moves the Red Sox to 86-74, while the Cubs fall to 88-72.
Final result
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs with a final score of 4-3 on September 25, 2026. The Cubs jumped out to an early lead, scoring one run in the first inning and two in the second. The Red Sox responded with one run in the third, two in the fifth, and the deciding run in the seventh inning to complete the comeback.
How the game changed
Chicago held a 3-0 advantage through the first two innings, but Boston's offense chipped away at the lead. After scoring in the third, the Red Sox tied the game in the fifth inning. The decisive moment arrived in the seventh, when Boston pushed across the go-ahead run to take a 4-3 lead, which they maintained through the final two frames.
Key performances
Roman Anthony led the Red Sox offense with three hits and three runs scored. Adley Rutschman contributed two hits and two RBIs, while Connor Wong added an RBI. For the Cubs, Miguel Amaya recorded one hit and two RBIs. On the mound, Raymond Burgos earned his second save of the season for Boston, pitching two scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Clay Holmes pitched 4.1 innings for Chicago, allowing two earned runs.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Chicago Cubs hold an 88-72 record and sit second in their division, 12.5 games back. They have clinched a postseason berth and currently hold the second wild-card position. The Boston Red Sox move to 86-74, placing them third in their division, 10.5 games back. The Red Sox have also clinched a postseason spot and occupy the second wild-card position in their respective league standings.