Grand slam lifts Red Sox over Athletics in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:16 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Boston Red Sox faced the Oakland Athletics on July 27, 2026, in Sacramento, CA. The A's initially led 1-0 after Tyler Soderstrom's solo home run in the first inning. However, a critical grand slam by Ceddanne Rafaela shifted the momentum to the Red Sox, making the score 4-1. A late rally fell short for the Athletics, who managed to score two runs but could not secure the win, ending the game with a score of 4-2. The teams will meet again on July 28, with left-handed pitchers Gage Jump and Jake Bennett set to start.
- •Soderstrom homered, extending his hitting streak to 10 games.
- •Jack Perkins pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing 1 hit and 2 earned runs.
- •Rafaela's grand slam capped a 4-run sixth inning for the Red Sox.
- •Jonah Heim also hit a home run for the Athletics in the sixth inning.
- •The series continues on July 28 with a matchup of left-handers.
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