D-Backs edge Red Sox 7-6 to avoid series sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-6 at Fenway Park on August 19. Late-game rallies helped the D-Backs overcome a shaky outing from starter Brandon Pfaadt, who allowed three home runs. After trailing, Arizona scored multiple runs in the late innings, including a crucial run in extra innings. This victory prevented the D-Backs from being swept in the three-game series.
- •Brandon Pfaadt allowed three home runs in a challenging start.
- •Lars Nootbaar hit a two-run homer, his first with Arizona.
- •Nolan Arenado drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning.
- •The D-Backs scored twice in the 10th to secure the win.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — D-Backs Avoid Sweep, Outlasting Red Sox 7-6
"TL;DR: Late-inning dramatics and solid bullpen work lifted the D-Backs to avoid a sweep in Beantown.
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