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Dodgers drop series finale to Red Sox, suffer home sweep

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Dodgers drop series finale to Red Sox, suffer home sweep

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Boston Red Sox in their series finale on August 2, 2026, resulting in a three-game sweep. Emmet Sheehan struggled on the mound, allowing five runs in 2.2 innings. The Dodgers took an early lead, but the Red Sox quickly regained control with back-to-back home runs. Andy Pages contributed two RBIs for the Dodgers, but the Red Sox extended their lead, ultimately winning 8-4. The Dodgers will face the Chicago Cubs in their next series starting on August 3, with Tarik Skubal making his first start in the Tuesday game.

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By the Numbers

•Dodgers allow five runs in the first three innings against Red Sox.
•Eliezer Alfonzo grounds out for an early Dodgers lead.
•Red Sox respond with three home runs to take control.
•Andy Pages records two RBIs in the loss.
•Dodgers next face Cubs on August 3, 2026.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their series finale against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, suffering a sweep at the hands of the red-hot AL East squad. The Dodgers struggled to score runs against the Red Sox, scoring four or…
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