Red Sox Defeat Rangers 5-2 in Opening Game

The Boston Red Sox kicked off their 2025 season with a promising 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers, highlighted by Wilyer Abreu's standout performance, which included two home runs, one of which was a crucial three-run blast in the ninth inning. Starting pitcher Garrett Crochet delivered a solid outing, allowing two runs over five innings, while the bullpen maintained the lead with shutout innings from Garrett Whitlock, Aroldis Chapman, and Justin Slaten. Abreu's contributions, along with rookie Kristian Campbell's first major league hit, underscored a strong offensive showing despite the team managing only six hits in total. Nathan Eovaldi, a former Red Sox pitcher now with the Rangers, also had a strong performance, striking out nine in six innings. The win marked an encouraging start for a revamped Red Sox roster that includes new faces like Gold Glove winner Alex Bregman at third base and Campbell at second. The Red Sox will continue their series against the Rangers before returning home for their opener at Fenway Park.