A's aim to end losing streak against Red Sox on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:52 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Oakland Athletics are in pursuit of a series win against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, after breaking a nine-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory on Saturday. Gage Jump earned his fifth win of the season, and the A's hope to secure their first series victory in over a month. They have not won two consecutive games since late June. The Athletics face Red Sox's J.T. Ginn, who has a strong 2.19 ERA in recent starts. A series win would help boost morale as the team looks forward to 2027.
- •A's broke a nine-game losing streak on Saturday against the Red Sox.
- •Gage Jump is now 5-7 following Saturday's win.
- •The A's last series win was against the Rockies in mid-June.
- •J.T. Ginn is 8-6 with a 3.51 ERA this season.
- •A's aim to win back-to-back games for the first time since June.
- 6:52 AMYahoo Sports — A's Have Chance to Break Another Streak Against Boston Red Sox
"After snapping a nine-game skid on Saturday, the A's chase their first series win in over a month against the hottest team in baseball.
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