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Story Home Run Gives Red Sox Comeback Win

Story’s eighth-inning homer erased a 3-run deficit and gave Boston its 8-59 record when trailing after seven innings, officials said.

  • On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 4-3 in Arlington, with Trevor Story hitting a go-ahead, three-run home run off All-Star closer Jacob Latz in the eighth inning.
  • Josh Jung's 10th home run in the first inning ignited Texas, which extended its lead to 3-0 in the second on Danny Jansen's RBI single and Evan Carter's sacrifice bunt.
  • Boston starter Sonny Gray limited Texas to three runs over 6 1/3 innings, throwing 102 pitches; Willson Contreras left the game after being hit by a pitch on his right hand in the eighth.
  • The loss dropped the Rangers one game behind the Houston Astros in the American League West, while Boston improved its top wild card position.
  • Friday's schedule features the Red Sox sending Left-hander Ranger Suarez against Ian Seymour in Tampa Bay, while the Rangers host Toronto as Right-hander Kumar Rocker faces Dylan Cease .
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Story home run gives Red Sox comeback win

Trevor Story's 3-run homer in the 8th is the difference as Boston lowers its playoff magic number to 3.

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thesportsleader.com broke the news on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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