Overview
- The Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on June 13 when Ceddanne Rafaela delivered a two-run RBI single with two outs in the seventh and Jarren Duran hit a two-run homer in the eighth.
- Saturday’s win improved Boston’s home record to 12-21, the worst in MLB, and was the team’s first home series victory since April 8.
- Texas ace Jacob deGrom tossed six innings, allowed two earned runs and struck out five in a quality start that left the game tied before Boston’s late rally.
- Rangers outfielder Michael Helman was hit by a pitch and diagnosed with multiple finger fractures, and manager Skip Schumaker said Helman 'will be out for a bit,' creating an immediate lineup concern for Texas.
- Connelly Early is scheduled to start for Boston against former Red Sox Nathan Eovaldi for Texas in Sunday’s 7:20 p.m. ET NBC/Peacock broadcast, a game that could extend Boston’s momentum or force short-term roster shifts for the Rangers.