Story’s Three-Run Homer Lifts Red Sox Over Rangers

Trevor Story hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, rallying the Boston Red Sox from a 3-0 deficit to a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in Arlington. The victory prevented a sweep, reduced Boston’s magic number to clinch a playoff berth to three and strengthened its hold on the top American League wild-card spot. Texas, which had entered the game tied for the AL West lead after four straight wins, fell one game behind Houston and remained two games back in the wild-card race. The Rangers built their lead on Josh Jung’s first-inning homer, Danny Jansen’s RBI single and Evan Carter’s safety squeeze, but Story’s blast off closer Jacob Latz reversed the game. Boston’s comeback came after a quiet offensive night and the departure of Willson Contreras, who was hit on the hand by a pitch in the eighth inning.