Boston and Texas meet at Globe Life Field on September 16, 2026, with first pitch set for 8:05 p.m. ET. The Red Sox (82-69) are looking to protect their standing in the race, while the Rangers (75-76) need wins to stay relevant in the final stretch. Here’s everything you need to know before the first pitch.
Game Info
- Matchup: Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers
- Date: September 16, 2026
- First pitch: 8:05 p.m. ET
- Venue: Globe Life Field
How to Watch
- Boston (local): NESN · streaming on NESN 360
- Texas (local): Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive · streaming on BZZR
- En español (US): FOX Deportes, ESPN Deportes, Telemundo/UniMás/TUDN
International viewers can check regional carriers: Mexico — Canal 5, ESPN, TUDN, FOX, Disney+; Venezuela — Televén, 1BASEBALL, ByM Sport, IVC, ESPN, Disney+; Dominican Republic — Teleantillas Canal 10 (free, daily game), ESPN, 1BASEBALL via Altice, FOX/FS1/FS2/FOX Deportes, MLB.TV; Puerto Rico — WAPA Deportes (free, typically Fri–Sun), MLB.TV.
Note: MLB.TV remains an out-of-market product. Games exclusive to national broadcast partners (Netflix, Peacock, Apple TV, FOX, ESPN) are not included in MLB.TV — this is not a blackout, they simply aren’t part of the package. No public blackout map exists for Latin American countries, so availability may vary.
How They’re Entering
- Boston Red Sox: 82-69 (.543)
- Texas Rangers: 75-76 (.497)
Starting Pitchers
- Boston — Jake Bennett (LHP): 9-7, 3.69 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 83 strikeouts in 105.0 innings
- Texas — MacKenzie Gore (LHP): 8-11, 4.62 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 172 strikeouts in 161.2 innings
Keys to the Game
It’s a lefty-vs-lefty matchup with very different profiles. Bennett has been one of the steadier arms in Boston’s rotation — a 3.69 ERA and 1.07 WHIP are hard to argue with. Gore has racked up 172 strikeouts, but his 4.62 ERA and 1.35 WHIP tell a story of inconsistency. With Boston needing to hold ground and Texas needing to gain it, neither side can afford a slip in late September.
This article will be updated after the final out with the result, key plays and video highlights.
