Arizona Diamondbacks Defeat Boston Red Sox 7-6 in 10 Innings

Final result

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-6 in 10 innings. The Diamondbacks scored two runs in the top of the 10th inning, while the Red Sox managed one run in the bottom of the frame.

How the game changed

Boston took an early lead with solo home runs from Nick Sogard in the first inning and Jarren Duran in the third. Arizona responded with three runs in the fifth. In the sixth inning, Lars Nootbaar hit a two-run home run for Arizona, followed by a three-run home run from Mickey Gasper for Boston. The game remained tied until the 10th inning, when Arizona scored twice to break the deadlock.

Key performances

Mickey Gasper led the Red Sox with a home run and three RBIs. Jarren Duran and Nick Sogard also contributed solo home runs for Boston. For the Diamondbacks, Lars Nootbaar hit a two-run home run, and Gabriel Moreno added two RBIs. Brandon Pfaadt pitched 5.2 innings for Arizona, recording eight strikeouts while allowing five earned runs.

Season and playoff context

Following the game, the Arizona Diamondbacks hold a 67-61 record, placing them third in their division and 1.0 game back in the wild card race. The Boston Red Sox hold a 68-59 record, sitting third in their division and holding the second wild card spot.

Official game sources

• MLB Stats API game feed
• MLB Stats API box score
• MLB Stats API line score
• MLB Stats API standings