Boston Red Sox beat Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4; Adley Rutschman homered and drove in 3 runs
Adley Rutschman homered and drove in 3 runs, while Ranger Suarez worked 5⅓ innings in the Boston Red Sox's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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Ranger Suarez worked 5⅓ innings, allowing 4 runs on 93 pitches in the Boston Red Sox's 9-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 18, 2026. Adley Rutschman homered and drove in 3 runs at the plate.
The score and club record
The Boston Red Sox scored in 5 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 1st, when they scored 3 runs. The staff held the Arizona Diamondbacks scoreless in 8 of 9 innings. The Boston Red Sox finished with 9 runs and a 5-run margin.
In the bottom of the 3rd, the Boston Red Sox moved ahead to stay on a pop out, 5-4.
At the close of August 18, 2026, the Boston Red Sox were 68-58, 3rd in the division and 7.5 games back.
Batting contributions
Adley Rutschman collected 2 hits across 4 at-bats with 1 run, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, and 1 walk. Mickey Gasper went 2-for-2 with 1 run, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, and 2 walks. Willson Contreras finished 2-for-4 with 1 run, 1 double, 1 RBI, and 1 walk.
Andruw Monasterio went 2-for-4 with 1 RBI. Caleb Durbin finished 1-for-3 with 1 run and 1 RBI. Nick Sogard had 2 hits in 3 at-bats with 2 runs and 1 walk. The Boston Red Sox got 13 hits from 8 batters. They also drew 6 walks. 3 hits went for extra bases.
Pitching contributions
Over 5⅓ innings, Ranger Suarez used 93 pitches, allowing 4 hits and 4 runs, walking 2 and striking out 3. Across 9 innings, the Boston Red Sox's staff threw 141 pitches, allowed 7 hits and 4 runs, issued 3 walks, and recorded 6 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.