Athletics try to end losing streak against Red Sox at Fenway Park
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Athletics face the Red Sox this afternoon in Boston as they aim to end a nine-game losing streak. Gage Jump starts for Oakland, bringing a 4-7 record and a 4.59 ERA into his 14th start of the season. The A's hope to improve offensively after a disappointing 13-1 loss in the series opener. The Red Sox counter with Jake Bennett, who has a 7-4 record and a 2.90 ERA, aiming to maintain their success against the struggling Athletics.
- •Athletics lost 13-1 to Red Sox in series opener.
- •Gage Jump has struggled recently after a strong start.
- •Jake Bennett aims for another solid performance against Oakland.
- •A's lineup features speed and contact hitters at the top.
- •Hayden Juenger sent to Triple-A; Yunior Tur joins bullpen.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Game #118: Athletics at Red Sox Game Thread
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Game #117: Athletics at Red Sox Game Thread
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:30 PMGame #118: Athletics at Red Sox Game Thread
The start of a winning streak?
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 6:46 PMGame #117: Athletics at Red Sox Game Thread
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