Key facts
- The Boston Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 10-1.
- Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs for the Red Sox.
- Sonny Gray pitched six innings, allowing one run and three hits, to earn the win for Boston.
- Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu also homered for the Red Sox.
- The Red Sox entered the game with a 10-21 record at home.
- Jack Leiter was the losing pitcher for the Rangers.
The Boston Red Sox ended their four-game losing streak with a decisive 10-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Ceddanne Rafaela led the offensive charge with a home run and three RBIs, while pitcher Sonny Gray delivered a strong performance, allowing just one run over six innings. The Red Sox, who had been struggling at home with a 10-21 record, also saw home runs from Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu. Gray improved his season record to 8-1 and lowered his ERA to 3.03. Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter took the loss, and outfielder Evan Carter was removed from the game due to right oblique soreness.