Boston Red Sox gear up for Rangers clash after Durbin's two‑homer showcase

Caleb Durbin hit two home runs in the Red Sox’s 7‑5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, raising his OPS to .594 and sparking optimism despite the team's 27‑39 record and fourth straight defeat. "It felt good," Durbin said, adding that his recent swing adjustments are paying off.

The Red Sox will open a three‑game series against the Texas Rangers on June 12 at Fenway Park. Starting pitchers are Sonny Gray for Boston and Jack Leiter for Texas. Both clubs are dealing with multiple injuries, and betting odds list the Red Sox as slight favorites. The matchup follows Durbin’s recent surge, in which he is batting .341 over his last dozen games.