Red Sox bullpen falters in series loss to Athletics at Fenway Park

The Boston Red Sox fell to the Oakland Athletics, 5-4, at Fenway Park on August 9, 2026. The Red Sox were limited in pitching options after an extra-inning game, using six pitchers in the contest. The game was tied going into the final inning, but errors and pitching struggles by Garrett Whitlock and Aroldis Chapman allowed the A's to capitalize. This marks Boston's first series loss since late June. The team is set to face the Toronto Blue Jays next, with Sonny Gray on the mound for Boston.

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