Red Sox drop back-to-back games against Athletics amid playoff push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have lost two consecutive games to the Oakland Athletics, with the latest setback occurring on Sunday, August 8. Boston, which had been riding a strong 27-3 streak, fell 4-3 to the Athletics, who themselves had not won back-to-back games since late June. Despite their current two-game slump, the Red Sox remain in third place in the American League East, trailing the New York Yankees. Following the defeats, Boston prepares to face the Toronto Blue Jays in their next series, aiming to bounce back quickly.
- •Red Sox lost 4-3 to Athletics on August 8.
- •Boston on a 27-3 run before the recent two losses.
- •Athletics had not won a series since mid-June.
- •Red Sox currently sit third in the AL East standings.
- •Next series is against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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"The Boston Red Sox have been stunned by the Athletics, losing two games in a row. Boston had been arguably the hottest team in MLB.
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