Ceddanne Rafaela hits grand slam as Red Sox top Athletics in Sacramento
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first career grand slam, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on July 27, 2026, in Sacramento. The game was highlighted by a solo home run from Tyler Soderstrom for the A's, but the scoring stalled until Rafaela's decisive hit in the sixth inning. Red Sox pitcher Peyton Tolle allowed an early run but was solid otherwise, and reliever José Suarez struggled after coming in for Jack Perkins. With this win, the Red Sox remain 2 games ahead of the Guardians for the second Wild Card spot.
- •Red Sox win 4-2 against the Athletics on July 27 in Sacramento.
- •Ceddanne Rafaela's grand slam was key to the victory.
- •Tyler Soderstrom hit a solo home run for Oakland.
- •Peyton Tolle allowed one run but pitched effectively.
- •Red Sox stay 2 games above Guardians for Wild Card spot.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox 4, A’s 2: Capitol W
"Ceddanne Rafaela’s first career grand slam lifted the Red Sox over the A’s last night in Sacramento in a game that was otherwise a sleepy affair. Peyton Tolle gave up a first-inning solo shot to Tyler Soderstrom in the most anti-Fenway homer there is: And then the bats on both sides went silent for a […]
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