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Red Sox Blast Rangers 10-1, Rafaela Hits Two Homers

6/13/2026

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Summary

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Boston Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 10-1 at Fenway Park on Friday night.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit two home runs and two doubles, driving in four of Boston’s ten runs.
Sonny Gray allowed one run over six innings, raising his win total to eight and lowering his ERA to 3.03.
Interim manager Chad Tracy said the five-run fifth inning changed momentum as Rangers outfielder Evan Carter left with oblique soreness.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 the Boston Red Sox ended an 86-year “Curse of the Bambino” by winning the World Series, a feat made possible after they became the first MLB team to overturn a 3-0 ALCS deficit against the New York Yankees. That historic comeback, highlighted by David Ortiz’s clutch hits, set a new benchmark for the franchise’s resurgence.

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Story summary

Boston Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 10-1 at Fenway Park on Friday night.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit two home runs and two doubles, driving in four of Boston’s ten runs.
Sonny Gray allowed one run over six innings, raising his win total to eight and lowering his ERA to 3.03.
Interim manager Chad Tracy said the five-run fifth inning changed momentum as Rangers outfielder Evan Carter left with oblique soreness.

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