Red Sox extend winning streak to nine with rout of Athletics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:33 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Boston Red Sox secured their ninth consecutive victory with a dominant 13-1 win against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park on August 7. Pitcher Payton Tolle contributed significantly, striking out 14 in six innings, while the offense supported with 15 hits. Jarren Duran hit his third home run in five games, and Anthony Seigler showed signs of a turnaround from a slump. The team improved to 29-29 at home and has won 11 of their last 12 games. They will face the Athletics again in a pitching matchup on August 8.
- •Red Sox score 13 runs, marking consecutive games with 12 or more runs.
- •Payton Tolle's 14 strikeouts match the most for a young Red Sox pitcher since 1986.
- •Jarren Duran hits his 16th home run of the season.
- •Anthony Seigler records back-to-back games with multiple hits.
- •Red Sox to play Athletics again on August 8 with Jake Bennett starting.
- 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox reactions: Win streak hits nine straight in rout over Athletics
"The Red Sox stretched their winning streak to nine games with a one-sided victory at home.
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