Red Sox defeat Dodgers to secure eighth consecutive series victory
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Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Boston Red Sox earned their eighth straight series win by overcoming the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles on August 1, 2026. After an early 2-1 deficit, Ceddanne Rafaela tied the game with two home runs. The Sox took the lead in the eighth inning with a ground-rule double followed by a run-scoring groundout. Strong performances from the bullpen secured the victory while the Sox defense had an impressive outing.
- •Ceddanne Rafaela hit two home runs in the game.
- •Boston trailed 2-1 after the second inning.
- •The decisive run came in the eighth inning.
- •Justin Slaten and Aroldis Chapman each delivered solid innings in relief.
- •This marks the Red Sox's eighth series win in a row.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Sox beat Dodgers, win 8th series in a row
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