The Boston Red Sox slugged four more home runs to take the series against the Texas Rangers with a 7-2 win on Sunday.
lost for the seventh time in their past nine games after a five-game winning streak had many believing the club was headed for a turnaround., which was held to three hits, their fewest in the past 12 games. It's the seventh time Texas has been held to three or fewer hits in 2024.was charged with five runs on seven hits and a walk over five-plus innings. Eovaldi left trailing 3-2 with two on and no outs in the sixth.
"It looked like we were going to have a pretty good day offensively, but then things just went flat..." Bruce Bochy talks about this loss to the Red Sox, and about what they need to do to defeat the Astros next.Aug 4, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Josh Jung runs the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports, who was 2 for 3 with a homer and a double in his fifth game back from the injured list.
Left-handed reliever Walter Pennington was put in a rough spot to make his Rangers debut. Pennington took over for Nathan Eovaldi with runners on second and third with no outs in the sixth. After falling behind Wilyer Abreu 3-0, Pennington left a slider up and Abreu burned him with a three-run homer to give Boston a 6-2 lead. Pennington walked the bases loaded but got a fly out to center hold the 6-2 lead.
The Rangers open a three-game series against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field. Neither team has announced its rotation. It's the final three games between the two team in 2024. They enter the series tied 5-5.Stefan Stevenson worked as a journalist and editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for 25 years, covering sports, concerts, and general news. His beats have included the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers, and Texas Christian University football.
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