Boston Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle shines in 13-1 win against Athletics
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Boston Red Sox achieved a 13-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park, extending their winning streak to nine games. Rookie starter Payton Tolle delivered a historic performance, striking out 14 batters while allowing just one run and two hits in a dominant outing. Tolle retired the first 12 batters he faced, illustrating his control and skill on the mound. He became the second Red Sox pitcher under 23 to strike out 12 or more batters without a walk, joining Roger Clemens. The Red Sox will aim for a tenth straight series win on Saturday against the Athletics.
- •Payton Tolle struck out 14 batters and allowed 2 hits.
- •Red Sox have won nine consecutive games.
- •Boston defeated Oakland 13-1 at Fenway Park.
- •Tolle's performance ties him with Roger Clemens in franchise history.
- •Jake Bennett is set to start for Boston in Game 2 on Saturday.
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox post 27th win in last 30 games behind historic performance from rookie Payton Tolle
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Rookie Starter Makes History with Dominant Performance in Win Over Athletics
"It was the Payton Tolle show on Friday night at Fenway Park as the Red Sox kept up their winning ways.
"The Red Sox rookie posted 14 strikeouts in 6 innings.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 3:29 AMRed Sox post 27th win in last 30 games behind historic performance from rookie Payton Tolle
The Red Sox rookie posted 14 strikeouts in 6 innings.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 2:39 AMBoston Red Sox Rookie Starter Makes History with Dominant Performance in Win Over Athletics
It was the Payton Tolle show on Friday night at Fenway Park as the Red Sox kept up their winning ways.
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