Patrick Sandoval starts for Red Sox in series against Athletics

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Patrick Sandoval starts for Red Sox in series against Athletics
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The Boston Red Sox face the Oakland Athletics in Sacramento on July 30. Patrick Sandoval will be on the mound for the Red Sox, marking his fourth start with the team, following a strong outing of 4 2/3 scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox are looking to take the series lead after dropping Tuesday's game 4-3, which evened the four-game set. The Athletics will counter with Jacob Lopez, who has struggled recently, losing four of his last five starts. The game is set to begin at 9:40 p.m. ET.

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  • Game 3 of the series is in Sacramento.
  • Patrick Sandoval aims to improve on his last outing.
  • Red Sox came back in the ninth inning during Tuesday's loss.
  • Athletics' Jacob Lopez has a 6.12 ERA through 64.2 innings.
  • First pitch scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET.
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  • 12:36 AMYahoo SportsPatrick Sandoval takes the ball to retake series lead
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TV: NESN First Pitch: 9:40 p.m. ET The Red Sox came all the way back in the ninth inning of Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Athletics, which evened the four-game set. Patrick Sandoval takes the mound for his fourth start in a Red Sox uniform after 4 2/3 scoreless innings last time out against the […]

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