Red Sox dominate Diamondbacks with 11-1 victory at Fenway Park
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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-1 on August 17, 2026, at Fenway Park. The Sox took control early, building a commanding lead, with every starter contributing an RBI. Adley Rutschman highlighted the game with an RBI double, while Willson Contreras added a home run. Starting pitcher Brayan Bello delivered a solid performance, allowing just one run over 4.2 innings. The win follows a previous defeat and revitalizes the team's momentum as the season continues.
- •The Red Sox scored 11 runs while allowing just 1.
- •Adley Rutschman and Willson Contreras contributed key hits.
- •Brayan Bello pitched 4.2 innings, yielding only 1 run.
- •Every Sox starter recorded an RBI in the game.
- •The game was part of the Jimmy Fund telethon broadcast.
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox 11, Diamondbacks 1: Sox bounce back in most emphatic way
"Maria Menounos is a cancer survivor. The Medford native was the third or fourth scheduled Jimmy Fund-supported appearance on tonight’s broadcast/telethon, the scheduling of which was impeccable. The Sox pulled ahead and away early and never let up, and the appearance of Menounos and other affected families was more conspicuous on the broadcast than ever, […]
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