Chicago White Sox fall to Boston Red Sox 14-2 in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Chicago White Sox suffered a heavy 14-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on August 5. The Red Sox capitalized with a six-run first inning, highlighted by a grand slam from Caleb Durbin. White Sox starter Davis Martin allowed nine runs over five-plus innings, marking a season-high for runs allowed by an opponent. Despite the defeat, the White Sox remain three games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central standings. The series continues with the White Sox seeking to rebound.
- •White Sox lose to Red Sox 14-2 in Boston.
- •Caleb Durbin hits a grand slam in the first inning.
- •Davis Martin gives up nine runs over five-plus innings.
- •White Sox remain three games ahead of the Guardians in AL Central.
- •Offensive struggles continue, going 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox allow their most runs since opening day in 14-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox
"BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox gave the Chicago White Sox all kinds of trouble during a three-game series last month at Rate Field. Tuesday’s series opener between the teams at Fenway Park didn’t go much better for the White Sox, who suffered a 14-2 loss in front of a sellout crowd of 37,669. “Pretty good spanking we took there,” Sox manager Will Venable said. The 14 runs matched a season-high ...
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