Red Sox end four-game skid with 10-1 win over Rangers

The Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game losing streak with a decisive 10-1 victory over the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on Friday night. The win marked the first time this season the Red Sox have scored in double digits at home, improving their record at Fenway to 11-21.

Boston broke the game open with a four-run fifth inning against Rangers starter Jack Leiter, who took the loss. The rally featured a pair of RBI doubles, a run-scoring single, and a sacrifice fly. Interim manager Chad Tracy highlighted the inning as a turning point, noting it allowed the team to relax and build momentum. He emphasized the importance of scoring early against opposing starters, an area where the club has struggled, particularly at home.

Ceddanne Rafaela led the offensive charge, finishing the night with two doubles and a two-run home run. Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras each collected three hits and combined for five RBIs. Contreras gave Boston an early lead with a solo home run in the first inning, while Abreu added a solo shot in the eighth. Rafaela, who is batting .287 this season, noted the warm weather may have helped the ball carry but stressed that winning games, not just hitting doubles...