David Ortiz's home run in 8th helps Red Sox rally past Rangers
David Ortiz hit a three-run homer high over the Pesky Pole in the eighth inning, helping the Boston Red Sox rally for a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Texas Rangers
2
Boston Red Sox
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| BOS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Out 2-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
D Ortiz homered to right (429 feet), J Bradley Jr. and D Pedroia scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
A Rios hit sacrifice fly to center, E Andrus scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
M Moreland homered to right (406 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 0-1
D Pedroia reached on infield single to pitcher, J Bradley Jr. to third, J Gomes to second, J Bradley Jr. scored, J Gomes to third on throwing error by pitcher R Ross.
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Error 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 2-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
J Adduci fouled out to third.
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Foul Out 2-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
J Adduci batting
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Play Result 2-4
J Adduci hit for R Chirinos.
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
L Martin struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
L Martin batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
D Murphy grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 2-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
D Murphy batting
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Play Result 2-4
K Uehara relieved A Miller.
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Play Result 2-4
J Bradley Jr. in right field.
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Play Result 2-4
D Nava in left field.
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Play Result 2-4
G Sizemore in center field.
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Start Inning 2-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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End Inning 2-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
X Bogaerts grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Head to Head
BOS wins series 2-1
Injuries
Boston Red Sox
- Roman Anthony Out
- Triston Casas Out
- Romy Gonzalez Out
- Eli White Out
- Justin Slaten Out
Texas Rangers
- Cole Winn Out
- Jose Corniell Out
- Jose Butto Out
- Corey Seager Out
- Evan Carter Out
Lineups
ConfirmedBOS
Jonny GomesLF31
Dustin Pedroia2B15
David OrtizDH34
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Xander BogaertsSS2
Daniel NavaLF25
Ryan Roberts3B12
David RossC3
Jackie Bradley Jr.RF41
Substitutes
A.J. PierzynskiPH15
Grady SizemoreCF24
Mike CarpPH33
Jonathan Herrera3B19
TEX
Shin-Soo ChooLF17
Elvis AndrusSS18
Prince FielderDH84
Alex RiosRF15
Mitch Moreland1B18
Donnie Murphy2B
Leonys MartinCF17
Robinson ChirinosC23
Josh Wilson3B40
Substitutes
Jim AdduciPH33
Kevin Kouzmanoff3B
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