Red Sox continue without Willson Contreras against Athletics

The Boston Red Sox will not have Willson Contreras available for their game against the Athletics at Fenway Park. Contreras remains sidelined due to an illness, marking his second consecutive absence. Interim manager Chad Tracy noted that Contreras is improving but still needs time to rest. Boston, on an eight-game winning streak, aims to maintain its momentum without one of its top hitters, who has a.288 average with 23 home runs this season. Nick Sogard will start at first base in his place as the Red Sox face an Athletics team struggling with an eight-game losing streak.

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