Ceddanne Rafaela's grand slam lifts Red Sox over A's 4-2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:39 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam to propel the Boston Red Sox past the Oakland Athletics, 4-2, in West Sacramento on July 27. After being shut out through five innings, the Red Sox managed to rally in the sixth with a double by Connor Wong. Rafaela's grand slam followed a bases-loaded situation created by two walks, securing a 4-1 lead. Tyler Soderstrom's early home run had given the Athletics the lead. The Red Sox, now 55-50 on the season, have won 18 of their last 20 games. They look to continue their momentum with Jake Bennett scheduled to pitch against the Athletics on July 28.
- •Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela hits a grand slam in the sixth inning.
- •Boston was hitless until the sixth, trailing 1-0.
- •Tyler Soderstrom homered for Oakland in the first inning.
- •Payton Tolle pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs.
- •Red Sox aim for a series win against Athletics on July 28.
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox reactions: Ceddanne Rafaela (new spot in batting order) hits go-ahead grand slam in win
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Ceddanne Rafaela's grand slam sends Red Sox past A's 4-2 for 18th victory in 20 games
"Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 after being held without a hit through five innings Monday night. Connor Wong doubled leading off the sixth for the first hit against Athletics rookie starter Jack Perkins (2-6), who was pulled after walking Willson Contreras with two outs. José Suarez walked Wilyer Abreu to load the bases, setting the stage for Rafaela's 11th homer and a 4-1 lead.
"Instant reactions from the Red Sox‘ 4-2 win over the Athletics on Monday at Sutter Health Park:
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:41 AMRed Sox reactions: Ceddanne Rafaela (new spot in batting order) hits go-ahead grand slam in win
Instant reactions from the Red Sox‘ 4-2 win over the Athletics on Monday at Sutter Health Park:
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:39 AMCeddanne Rafaela's grand slam sends Red Sox past A's 4-2 for 18th victory in 20 games
Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 after being held without a hit through five innings Monday night. Connor Wong doubled leading off the sixth for the first hit against Athletics rookie starter Jack Perkins (2-6), who was pulled after walking Willson Contreras with two outs. José Suarez walked Wilyer Abreu to load the bases, setting the stage for Rafaela's 11th homer and a 4-1 lead.
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