Red Sox finish July with historic 21-4 record after win over Dodgers

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Red Sox finish July with historic 21-4 record after win over Dodgers
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The Red Sox rallied to defeat the Dodgers 9-4 in Los Angeles on Friday, securing their best month in franchise history. After trailing 4-3, Boston scored five runs in the seventh inning, led by Ceddanne Rafaela's two-run homer. The victory capped a remarkable July with a 21-4 record, marking an.840 winning percentage. Boston has now won 29 of its last 37 games and can clinch its eighth consecutive series win in the ongoing three-game series against Los Angeles. Pitcher Brayan Bello, who earned the win, held the Dodgers scoreless over four innings after a crucial groundout ended a Dodger threat in the sixth.

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  • Red Sox scored five runs in the seventh inning.
  • Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer to take the lead.
  • Brayan Bello pitched four shutout innings for the win.
  • Boston has won 29 of its last 37 games.
  • Red Sox finished July with a 21-4 record.
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The Red Sox fell behind Friday when Shohei Ohtani hit a rocket homer for the Dodgers. They fought back, built a big lead and finished off the best month in franchise history with a 21-4 record.

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