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Red Sox 2-1 win, Durbin’s homer fuels wild-card chase

7/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Boston Red Sox beat Chicago White Sox 2-1 on July 9, 2026, improving to 43-48 and remaining within 2½ games of AL wild-card.
Patrick Sandoval (LHP) returned to start since June 21, 2024, pitching 4 1/3 innings, allowing one run and striking out five.
Caleb Durbin (3B) hit a two-run homer in the fourth to give Boston the lead.
The bullpen retired the final 12 batters.
Chapman earned his 19th save.

History

Historical Context

In 1919 the Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees, creating the “Curse of the Bambino” that denied Boston a World Series for 86 years. Terry Francona’s 2004 team broke the curse, winning after a 3-0 ALCS comeback and a 5-3 Game 4 victory. The July 9 2026 2-1 win over the White Sox, highlighted by Caleb Durbin’s homer, underscores the franchise’s lasting postseason relevance.

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Story summary

Boston Red Sox beat Chicago White Sox 2-1 on July 9, 2026, improving to 43-48 and remaining within 2½ games of AL wild-card.
Patrick Sandoval (LHP) returned to start since June 21, 2024, pitching 4 1/3 innings, allowing one run and striking out five.
Caleb Durbin (3B) hit a two-run homer in the fourth to give Boston the lead.
The bullpen retired the final 12 batters.
Chapman earned his 19th save.

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