Red Sox aimed to extend winning streak against Athletics at Fenway Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:49 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Boston Red Sox, currently riding an eight-game winning streak, host the Oakland Athletics for three games starting Friday at Fenway Park. The Red Sox have recently swept both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. With a record of 63-51, they are half a game behind the New York Yankees in the AL East and five games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. The upcoming schedule features ten games against teams with losing records, providing Boston an opportunity to maintain their momentum before a pivotal series against the Yankees at the end of August.
- •Red Sox sweep Dodgers and White Sox in previous series.
- •Boston's upcoming opponents include the Athletics, Blue Jays, and Pirates.
- •Athletics arrive with a struggling 45-70 record.
- •Critical Yankees series awaits at the end of the month.
- 1:49 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Have Perfect Chance To Stay Red Hot Before Yankees Showdown
"Boston has swept two division leaders. Its upcoming schedule provides a chance to carry that momentum into Yankee Stadium.
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