Dodgers aim to avoid sweep against Red Sox with key lineup changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Boston Red Sox in a crucial series finale on August 2, 2026, looking to avoid a home sweep after losing the first two games of the series. The Dodgers fell 9-4 in a bullpen game on Friday and lost 3-2 on Saturday. Emmet Sheehan starts on the mound for Los Angeles, with notable lineup returns, including Mookie Betts and Kyle Tucker. The Red Sox counter with rookie Jake Bennett, who has impressed in his early MLB career.
- •Dodgers lost the first two games against Red Sox.
- •Emmet Sheehan starts for Dodgers, aiming for improvement.
- •Mookie Betts and Kyle Tucker return to Dodgers' lineup.
- •Red Sox's Jake Bennett seeks to build on strong start.
- •Match is underway, with no final results reported.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Look to Avoid Sweep With Betts, Tucker Back in Lineup
"The Los Angeles Dodgers look to avoid a series sweep at home in their series finale against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
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