Red Sox Score 7 Runs in 7th, Beat Texas 9-4

Thursday, May 25, 2017

GoLocalWorcester Sports Team

Andrew Benintendi

The Boston Red Sox offense exploded for 7 runs in the 7th inning en route to a 9-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night at Fenway Park.

Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale came up short in his attempt to become the first pitcher since Pedro Martinez to strike out at least 10 batters in nine straight games. Sale had six strikeouts and gave up three runs, notching his fifth win of the season.

The Red Sox improve to 24-21 on the season.

7 Runs in the 7th

The Red Sox trailed 3-1 going into the 7th inning before their offense lit up the Rangers for 7 runs.

Andrew Benintendi and Sam Travis singled with one out to chase Texas pitcher Martin Perez from the game.

Mitch Moreland then hit an RBI single to make it 3-2. Following him, pinch-hitter Josh Rutledge singled to tie the game at 3 before Mookie Betts was intentionally walked to load the bases. Moreland then scored on a wild pitch to give the Red Sox a 4-3 lead.

The Red Sox rally continued.

Dustin Pedroia drilled a single, scoring two more runs. Xander Bogaerts doubled and Hanley Ramirez was intentionally walked to load the bases again. Chris Young was then walked, scoring another run.

Benintendi followed with a sacrifice fly that made it 8-3 before Travis was called out on strikes to end the inning.

The Red Sox would add one more run in the 8th to take a 9-4 lead. The score they would go on to win by.

David Price Rehab Start in Pawtucket

Red Sox left handed pitcher made his second rehab start with the Pawtucket Red Sox on Wednesday night and it did not go well.

Price gave up six runs, three of which were earned, seven hits and a walk in 2 2/3 innings. He threw 89 pitches and left without talking to the media.

Series Continues

The Red Sox and Rangers wrap up their series on Thursday, May 25 with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m

The pitching matchup is Boston’s Drew Pomeranz against Texas’ Nick Martinez.

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