Benintendi Lifts Sox Past Rangers In 11th For 5th Straight Win

The Boston Red Sox won their 5th straight game on Monday night, defeating the Texas Rangers 7-5 in 11 innings. Dustin Pedroia had a huge night going 3 for 5 with 4 RBI’s. Andrew Benintendi came in to pinch hit in the 11th for Chris Young and provided a 1 out single that scored Mookie Betts and Tzu Wei Lin, that would eventually win the ballgame. Rick Porcello had a quality start going 6.1 innings, allowing just 3 runs (all earned) on just 3 hits. After those 6.1 innings the bullpen combined to allow 2 earned runs on just 4 hits. Heath Hembree earned the win, and is now 1-2 in 2017. Ernesto Frieri got the loss and is now 0-1 in 2017. The Red Sox and Rangers face off again tonight on July 4th at 8:05 pm. David Price (3-2, 4.61 ERA) gets the start against 2017 AL All-Star Yu Darvish (6-6, 3.11 ERA). Game details are listed below, as well as the current AL East standings.

Boston Red Sox (48-35) @ Texas Rangers (40-43)

Globe Life Park, Arlington, Texas

First pitch: 8:05 pm

BOS TV: NESN, ESPN

TEX TV: FSSW, ESPN

BOS Radio: WEEI 93.7

TEX Radio: 105.3 The Fan, KFZO 99.1

AL East Standings:

Team Record GB