Red Sox Triumph Over Rangers in 9-4 Victory

BOSTON (AP) — Kutter Crawford showcased an impressive performance, carrying a perfect game into the sixth inning as the Boston Red Sox defeated the struggling Texas Rangers 9-4 on Tuesday night. Crawford retired the first 16 batters he faced, benefiting from a strong offensive display that included a three-run homer from Connor Wong, which helped secure the win for Boston. "They were aggressive, and I was able to take advantage of that," Crawford noted. The game took a turn in the sixth inning when Texas manager Bruce Bochy was ejected after disputing a called third strike that ended a four-run rally for the Rangers. Carson Kelly broke up Crawford's perfect game with a single, igniting Texas' first scoring opportunity. Leody Taveras and Marcus Semien followed with hits, allowing the Rangers to score their first run and cut Boston's lead to 6-4. Despite the Rangers' rally, Wong's homer later in the inning reestablished Boston's dominance, pushing the score to 9-4. Bochy expressed frustration with the officiating after Wyatt Langford was called out on strikes, contributing to the tension of the game. In injury news, Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, who previously won a World Series with the Red Sox, is being given extra rest due to soreness. Meanwhile, Red Sox manager Alex Cora indicated that James Paxton's return this season remains uncertain, though there is hope for improvement in the coming weeks.