Wilyer Abreu's 8th-inning double lifts Boston Red Sox over Chicago Cubs
Wilyer Abreu drove in two with a double in the 8th, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on September 25, 2026. Brayan Bello allowed no runs over 4 innings.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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With two outs in the 8th, Wilyer Abreu drove in two with a double off Ryan Rolison. The double made it 2-0, and that was the final score.
How the game turned
The Chicago Cubs did not score, managing 7 hits against the Boston Red Sox's pitchers.
The Boston Red Sox scored in 1 of their 9 offensive innings. The 8th brought 2 runs, the club's largest total in an inning. The Chicago Cubs went scoreless in 9 of 9 innings. The Boston Red Sox won by 2 runs.
How the Red Sox hit
Wilyer Abreu finished 1-for-4 with 1 double and 2 RBIs. Isiah Kiner-Falefa had 1 hit in 1 at-bat with 1 run and 2 walks. Roman Anthony collected 1 hit across 3 at-bats with 1 walk. Nick Sogard went 1-for-4. 4 batters combined for the Boston Red Sox's 4 hits. They also drew 5 walks. 1 hit went for extra bases.
Abreu finished the game batting .249 for the season, with 24 home runs, 76 RBIs and a .776 OPS. Cubs hitter Seiya Suzuki finished 2-for-3 with 1 walk.
Pitching
In 4 innings, Brayan Bello threw 58 pitches, allowing 4 hits and no runs, walking 1 and striking out 2. 2 pitchers combined for the Boston Red Sox's 9 innings on 135 pitches, allowing 7 hits and 1 walk with 7 strikeouts.
Cubs starter David Peterson worked 5 innings on 91 pitches, allowing 3 hits and no runs, walking 2 and striking out 6.
Club record
The Boston Red Sox closed September 25, 2026 at 87-74, 3rd in the division and 10.5 games back. The Red Sox ranked 3rd in the league with a .540 winning percentage.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.