Red Sox fail to capitalize, lose 4-3 to A’s in Sacramento

The Boston Red Sox lost 4-3 to the Oakland Athletics on July 28, 2026, in Sacramento. Despite entering the eighth inning with scoring opportunities, Boston faltered, going 1-9 with runners in scoring position. The game included a costly double play and a strikeout with tying runs on base. Following this loss, the Red Sox will face the A's again in Game 3, with Patrick Sandoval starting for Boston.

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