Texas Rangers bullpen fails to hold up as Boston Red Sox rally for two runs in the bottom of the 10th for a 5-4 walk-off win.
fans are probably numb to it by now, but Monday's loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park was's two-run in the seventh, and took a one-run lead on Josh Smith's RBI groundout to score Marcus Semien in the 10th., however, returned the rally in the bottom of the 10th, and walked it off for a 5-4 win on Rob Refsnyder's game-winning single against Walter Pennington.
Gerson Garabito started the 10th for the Rangers and Enmanuel Valdez led off with a ground-rule double and moved to third on Nick Sogard's single. With one out, Pennington replaced Garabito and loaded the bases with a walk. Masataka Yoshida grounded out to Marcus Semien, who threw home to prevent the run, but catcher Jonah Heim's throw to first was too late to end the inning. That set up Refsnyder's game-winner.
Tyler Mahle allowed two runs on three hits and three walks over 4 2/3 innings in his second start back from Tommy John surgery. Mahle had three relatively smooth smooth innings before the Red Sox loaded the bases with one out on two singles and a walk. Nick Sogard gave Boston a 1-0 lead with a sacrifice fly but Mahle escaped without any more damage. In the fifth, Mahle walked the leadoff batter and had two outs before Andrew Chafin replaced him.
In the fifth, Tyler Mahle walked the leadoff batter and had two outs before Andrew Chafin replaced him. Chafin intentionally walked Rafael Devers and after a wild pitch, Chafin intentionally walked Connor Wong to load the bases with two outs. With the bases loaded, Chafin walked pinch-hitter Romy Gonzalez on five pitches and Danny Janzen on seven pitches to give Boston a 3-1 lead. Matt Festa replaced Chafin and struck out Nick Sogard to end the inning.
Right-hander José Ureña faces Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford in Game 2 at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday.Stefan Stevenson worked as a journalist and editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for 25 years, covering sports, concerts, and general news. His beats have included the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers, and Texas Christian University football.
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