Red Sox Rally Past Diamondbacks 7-4; Key Hits, Bullpen Shine

Sunday afternoon in Phoenix had all the chaos you’d expect as the Boston Red Sox roared back late to steal a 7-4 win from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Momentum swings, wild moments, and a few historic feats made this one stick in the memory.

Boston’s bats and bullpen finally woke up when it counted. Nick Sogard’s pinch-hit magic in the ninth and Aroldis Chapman’s rare strikeout trick kept manager Alex Cora’s group clinging to their postseason hopes.

Late-Inning Heroics Lift Boston

The Red Sox spent most of the afternoon chasing Arizona, heading into the ninth locked at 4-4. That’s when Nick Sogard, fresh off the bench and clearly not feeling the pressure, ripped a two-run double down the line to break the tie.

Carlos Narváez followed up with a huge RBI single, padding the lead and quieting the home crowd. That three-run burst felt like a gut punch for the Diamondbacks.

Chapman’s Rare Feat on the Mound

Closer Aroldis Chapman came in to slam the door, and he did it his way — throwing heat, painting corners, and even making a little history. He struck out four batters in the ninth, tying a quirky MLB record that only happens when a batter reaches on a wild pitch after a strikeout.

Chapman’s hitless streak now sits at 17 straight appearances (14 2/3 innings), which is apparently the third-longest in the modern era going back to 1901. Not bad, right?

Momentum Turns in the Seventh

Arizona looked comfortable for most of the game, up 3-1 after six. But everything flipped in the seventh when Trevor Story pulled off a sneaky stolen base on a pickoff attempt.

The play rattled Arizona’s defense, and a wild throw by Jordan Lawler cracked the door open for Boston. That mistake sparked a Red Sox comeback, pulling them right back into it.

Lawler’s Brief Redemption

Lawler got a chance to make up for it and did — sort of — with an RBI single in the eighth that tied things at 4-4. Still, Arizona couldn’t hold off Boston’s late surge in the ninth.

Whitlock’s Calm Under Pressure

Most of the attention went to Chapman and the late-inning bats, but Garrett Whitlock quietly did his job to set up the win. He entered a jam in the seventh and calmly tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings, keeping Arizona in check and picking up his sixth win of the year.

Whitlock’s knack for shutting down rallies has become a real asset for Boston, even if it doesn’t always make the highlight reel.

Cora Hits Career Milestone

The win meant a little extra for Alex Cora, who notched his 600th career managerial victory. In Red Sox history, only Joe Cronin and Terry Francona have more.

Cora’s stuck around, kept the team competitive, and you have to respect that kind of steady leadership.

Playoff Race Tightens

Boston’s still right in the thick of the playoff chase. They’re just 1 1/2 games behind the New York Yankees for the top AL Wild Card spot and trail the Toronto Blue Jays by 3 1/2 games in the division.

Every win matters now, and gritty performances like Sunday’s — a mix of resilience and timely hitting — could make all the difference as the finish line gets closer.

Key Takeaways

Boston’s win over Arizona wasn’t just another tally in the standings. It really showed how this team can scrap their way back when things get rough.

• Nick Sogard came off the bench and smashed a two-run double in the ninth. That pretty much turned the game on its head.
• Carlos Narváez added some breathing room with a late RBI single.
• Aroldis Chapman struck out four in a single inning, keeping his hitless streak alive. That’s not something you see every day.
• Trevor Story swiped a bag and forced a wild defensive error. Smart baseball, honestly.
• Garrett Whitlock tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings out of the bullpen.
• Alex Cora picked up his 600th win as a manager. Not too shabby.

 
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