The Boston Red Sox overcame a three-run deficit to defeat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Fenway Park. Boston's offense, led by Adley Rutschman's two-RBI performance and a three-hit night from Roman Anthony, clawed back inning by inning before sealing it in nine. Raymond Burgos earned the save with two scoreless innings, and Greg Weissert picked up the win in relief. It was a complete team effort that required the bullpen to do the heavy lifting after a shaky start.

Red Sox Overcome Early Hole Against Cubs at Fenway Park

Starter Alec Gamboa did not give Boston a chance to settle in. The left-hander allowed three earned runs on four hits across just two innings, handing Chicago a lead that looked comfortable early. That kind of hole against a road opponent at Fenway can silence the crowd fast. But the Red Sox did not fold.

Jake Bennett stepped in and gave the bullpen — and the offense — the time it needed. Bennett worked 3.2 innings without allowing an earned run, scattering three hits and striking out one while walking one. It was a stabilizing performance that kept the game within reach.

Rutschman and Anthony Power the Boston Comeback

Adley Rutschman was the offensive engine. He went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, providing the production Boston needed to close the gap. The at-bats were clutch — this was not a comfortable situation, and Rutschman delivered in it.

Roman Anthony was everywhere on the night. He went 3-for-3 and keeping the top of the order turning over at the right moments. Anthony did not drive in a run, but his on-base presence created the opportunities that Rutschman and others cashed in.

  • Roman Anthony: 3-for-3, 0 RBI
  • Adley Rutschman: 2-for-4, 2 RBI

Weissert Gets the Win, Burgos Slams the Door

Greg Weissert worked 1.1 innings, allowing no hits and no earned runs while striking out one. He walked two, but kept the Cubs off the board in a high-leverage stretch — enough to earn the win when Boston's offense came through behind him.

Raymond Burgos was dominant to close it out. He threw two perfect innings, striking out three Cubs batters and walking nobody. No hits, no runs, no drama. For a team that had been in a 3-0 hole earlier in the game, having Burgos lock it down like that made the final score feel a lot cleaner than the box score suggests it was.

Cubs Could Not Capitalize on Early Advantage

Chicago got contributions from Matt Shaw (2-for-4) and Michael Busch (2-for-3), but the Cubs were ultimately unable to extend their early lead. Starter Clay Holmes left after 4.1 innings with two earned runs allowed, and Aaron Civale — who took the loss — gave up one earned run on three hits in 2.1 innings. The Cubs' bullpen held Boston for stretches but could not stop the rally.

What Is Next for the Red Sox

Boston continues its home stand at Fenway Park with the Cubs still in town. The Red Sox will look to build on Friday's comeback win and keep the momentum going through the final days of the 2026 regular season.