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Red Sox rally past Yankees 5-4 in 10 innings to complete 4-game sweep after Gray loses no-hit bid
By Doug Alden, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning after Boston blew a two-run lead in the ninth, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.Boston starter Sonny Gray took a no-hitter into the eighth ...
Key takeaway New York scratched across two more runs in the 10th, taking advantage of another throwing error by Abreu after Rosario's sinking liner squirted out of his glove for an RBI single.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The Red Sox's thrilling four-game sweep of the Yankees may seem like a distant concern for Pearland residents, but the energy and excitement of this rivalry can still be felt in the Houston area. As the Yankees head to Detroit and the Red Sox host Washington, local baseball fans may be inspired to catch a game at a nearby minor league stadium or follow the progress of Pearland's own youth baseball teams. The sweep also marks a notable shift in the American League East standings, with the Yankees now trailing Tampa Bay, a team that has a significant following in the Houston area due to its proximity and frequent matchups against the Astros. As the season heats up, Pearland baseball enthusiasts will be keeping a close eye on how these developments impact the larger MLB landscape.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning after Boston blew a two-run lead in the ninth, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.Boston starter Sonny Gray took a no-hitter into the eighth ...
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