Ceddanne Rafaela hits two homers in Red Sox win over Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Ceddanne Rafaela contributed significantly to the Red Sox’s performance in Los Angeles on August 2, 2026, hitting two home runs in a 3-2 victory over the Dodgers. His home runs came against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, marking a strong offensive showing for Rafaela who has now hit safely in seven consecutive games, totaling four homers and 11 RBIs during this stretch. The Red Sox secured the win despite being without key player Willson Contreras. Rafaela’s recent power surge has come at a crucial time for the team as they seek to remain competitive in the league.
- •Rafaela hit two homers against Dodgers’ pitcher Yamamoto.
- •He has four homers and 11 RBIs in the last week.
- •The Red Sox won the game 3-2 on August 2, 2026.
- •Willson Contreras was out of the lineup due to injury.
- •Rafaela has hit safely in seven straight games.
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox’ Ceddanne Rafaela, usually a defense-first player, caps ‘otherworldly’ week with two more homers
"At precisely the right time for the Red Sox, Ceddanne Rafaela is on fire at the plate.
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