Ceddanne Rafaela hits first career grand slam for Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a grand slam in Sacramento on July 27, giving the Boston Red Sox a 4-2 victory over the A's. Initially believing he had made an out, Rafaela expressed frustration before realizing his fly ball had cleared the fence. The Red Sox's win came during a time when the A's are playing at a Triple-A venue in Sacramento, known for its favorable conditions for hitters. This marked a significant moment for Rafaela, who celebrated his first career grand slam with the team after taking a long look around the field.
- •Ceddanne Rafaela hit a grand slam on July 27.
- •Red Sox defeated the A's 4-2 in Sacramento.
- •Rafaela initially thought he made an out.
- •Game played at a Triple-A ballpark known for offense.
- •This was Rafaela's first career grand slam.
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Ceddanne Rafaela's Frustration Before Realizing He Hit Grand Slam
"The Red Sox All-Star didn't believe he'd done enough on this swing.
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