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Rangers Top Red Sox 6-4 with 418-Foot Leadoff Homer

6/15/2026

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Rangers Triumph

Texas Rangers beat Boston Red Sox 6-4 at Fenway Park on June 14, 2026.
Wyatt Langford opened with a 418-foot leadoff homer over the Green Monster.
Kyle Higashioka added a three-run shot.
Willson Contreras homered twice for Boston while Brandon Nimmo doubled twice for Texas.
Nathan Eovaldi threw seven innings, allowed three runs and earned the win to improve to 5-7 while Jacob Latz recorded his 11th save.

Summary

Red Sox Celebrate

The Red Sox marketed the game as “Scottish Heritage Celebration Night” and sold out jerseys.
Thousands of Tartan Army fans marched from a Boston park, waving kilts, bagpipes and flags.
Rangers clubhouse played Nick Morgan’s “No Scotland No Party,” a song chosen by Texas infielder Jake Burger.
Manager Skip Schumaker said the atmosphere matched his bucket-list wish while police escorted fans singing Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” over PA.

History

Historical Context

The 70th MLB All-Star Game took place on July 13 1999 at Fenway Park, selected while the Red Sox planned a new stadium. It highlighted the All-Century Team, featured Ted Williams’ first pitch, and saw Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martínez earn MVP after striking out the first four batters. The event illustrates MLB’s tradition of using historic venues for heritage-focused celebrations.

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Rangers Triumph

Texas Rangers beat Boston Red Sox 6-4 at Fenway Park on June 14, 2026.
Wyatt Langford opened with a 418-foot leadoff homer over the Green Monster.
Kyle Higashioka added a three-run shot.
Willson Contreras homered twice for Boston while Brandon Nimmo doubled twice for Texas.
Nathan Eovaldi threw seven innings, allowed three runs and earned the win to improve to 5-7 while Jacob Latz recorded his 11th save.

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