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Sonny Gray loses no-hit bid against Yankees in 8th but Red Sox rally in 10th to finish 4-game sweep
By Doug Alden, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
Sonny Gray was almost overloaded with reasons to celebrate. As if taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning and reaching 2,000 career strikeouts weren't enough, his brilliant outing Sunday night for Boston came against the rival New York Yankees — a team Gray once pitched for and hasn't been shy ...
Key takeaway So yeah, it was a good series and it was a pretty sick finish to the series for us,” Gray said after the Red Sox rallied for a 5-4 victory in 10 innings.
Why this matters in The Pearland
While the no-hitter bid by Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray may have fallen short, the excitement of the game is still felt by local baseball fans in Pearland . The community's enthusiasm for the sport is evident in the numerous youth baseball leagues and programs available in the area. As the Houston area is home to the Astros, many residents also follow the performances of other MLB teams, including the Red Sox and Yankees. The defensive play by Wilyer Abreu, robbing Austin Wells of a hit, is a testament to the skill and athleticism that local baseball fans appreciate and strive for in their own games. The fact that Gray was able to strike out eight and walk only one through seven innings is a notable achievement, and one that will likely be discussed by local baseball enthusiasts in the days to come.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Sonny Gray was almost overloaded with reasons to celebrate. As if taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning and reaching 2,000 career strikeouts weren't enough, his brilliant outing Sunday night for Boston came against the rival New York Yankees — a team Gray once pitched for and hasn't been shy ...
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