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DeGrom Powers Rangers Past Red Sox 4-2 at Globe Life Field

Jacob deGrom earned his 11th win with eight strikeouts as the Texas Rangers defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Hart Nash

September 16, 20262 min read

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September 16, 2026

DeGrom Dominates on the Mound

Jacob deGrom delivered a commanding performance to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. The Rangers starter worked five innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out eight batters. His outing secured his 11th win of the season, improving his record to 11-9.

DeGrom’s ability to miss bats was a key factor in containing Boston’s offense. He walked only one batter during his time on the mound, keeping the Red Sox hitters off balance throughout his five-inning stint. The Rangers’ pitching staff collectively kept Boston’s scoring in check after an early deficit, allowing just two earned runs over the course of the game.

Early Scoring and Comeback

The game saw significant action in the second inning that shifted momentum back and forth. Boston initially took a 2-0 lead when Díaz doubled to left field, driving in Duran and Nimmo. However, the Rangers responded immediately in the same frame. Seager singled to left, bringing home Díaz and Jansen to tie the game at 2-2.

Boston regained the lead in the third inning when Sogard homered to right field, a 357-foot shot that also scored Durbin, making it 4-2. Despite the Red Sox taking the lead, the Rangers’ bullpen stepped up to preserve the advantage. Chase Silseth, Tyler Alexander, and Robert Garcia each pitched scoreless innings, combining for four strikeouts while allowing only one hit and one walk among them.

Bullpen Seals the Win

Jacob Latz closed out the game with 1.2 innings of work, earning his 30th save. He struck out three batters and allowed one hit and one walk, ensuring the Rangers held onto their lead. The combined effort of the Texas bullpen was critical in maintaining the two-run advantage after Sogard’s home run.

For Boston, Patrick Sandoval took the loss, falling to 1-6 on the season. He pitched 2.2 innings, giving up four hits and four earned runs while striking out five. Brayan Bello contributed 1.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts, while Alec Gamboa and Wyatt Olds also worked in relief for the Red Sox.

Jovani Moran pitched two perfect innings for Boston, striking out one batter without allowing a hit or walk.

Final Notes

The final attendance at Globe Life Field was 30,907. The win improved the Rangers’ record to 75-76, while the Red Sox fell to 82-69. The game concluded on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

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Hart Nash

Hart Nash covers Princeton high school and area college sports.

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