Red Sox edge Athletics in 10 innings with Monasterio's late homer
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Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-2 in a 10-inning game in West Sacramento on July 29. Andruw Monasterio hit a leadoff, two-run home run in the top of the 10th, contributing to his 3-for-4 performance. Red Sox infielder Nick Sogard, a local favorite, recorded two hits and an RBI that tied the game earlier. The Athletics had a chance in the ninth when Lawrence Butler's potential walk-off home run fell short, leading to Aroldis Chapman's strong finish on the mound. The A's, sitting at 45-63, look to rebound against the Red Sox again on July 30.
- •Red Sox win 4-2 against Athletics in 10 innings.
- •Andruw Monasterio hits a two-run homer in the 10th inning.
- •Nick Sogard ties the game with an RBI single in the sixth.
- •Lawrence Butler nearly wins it for the A's in the ninth.
- •A's next game against the Red Sox is on July 30.
- 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox get 10-inning win vs. A's in homecoming for Nick Sogard
"The Boston Red Sox get a 4-2 win in 10 innings against the Athletics in West Sacramento. Red Sox infielder Nick Sogard is from the Sacramento area.
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