Boston Red Sox dominate Diamondbacks with historic 11-1 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Boston Red Sox started a six-game homestand with an 11-1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 17, 2026, at Fenway Park. The Red Sox, coming off a 2-5 road trip, needed the victory to regain momentum. Despite recent struggles at the plate, the team experienced a turnaround, driving in runs from all starting players for the first time since 1949 without striking out. The offense capitalized on Diamondbacks' pitching, particularly against reliever Zack Littell. Boston looks to maintain this form in the next game against Arizona on August 18.
- •Red Sox scored 11 runs and allowed just 1 against the Diamondbacks.
- •Every starting player recorded at least one RBI without any strikeouts.
- •Boston aims to continue their offensive success in the next match.
- •Ranger Suarez is scheduled to start for Boston against Merrill Kelly of Arizona.
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Make History in Much Needed Win Over Diamondbacks
"The Red Sox kicked off a six-game homestand with an emphatic win over the Diamondbacks.
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