Dodgers drop series finale to Red Sox, suffer home sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Suffer Second Sweep of Season at Home
"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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