Red Sox set franchise home run record in 10-3 win over Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Red Sox picked up an 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers Wednesday night.
The Rangers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first, but the Sox scored three in the second to get even.
Christian Vazquez hit a two-run homer in the third, his 23rd of 2019. It was the 239th home run hit by the Red Sox this season, a new franchise record.
Rafael Devers added a solo homer in the seventh.
Mitch Moreland drove in two runs as part of a 4-for-5 night.
Rick Porcello turned in a quality start in what could be his final appearance in a Red Sox uniform. He tossed six innings of three-run ball, gave up six hits, and struck out eight.
Brian Johnson (1-3, 6.05 ERA) will get the start for Boston in Thursday afternoon’s series finale. Texas will counter with lefty Mike Minor (13-10, 3.52 ERA).