Red Sox host Athletics seeking 10th consecutive series win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Boston Red Sox face the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series starting today at Fenway Park. The Red Sox, having won their last eight games and nine consecutive series, are looking to extend their success against a struggling Athletics team that has lost eight straight. Jack Perkins will pitch for Boston, while Payton Tolle takes the mound for Oakland in the opening game. The outcome could further highlight Boston's strong performance while exposing Oakland’s ongoing challenges.
- •Red Sox won previous series against Athletics in Sacramento, 2-1.
- •Oakland has lost eight consecutive games.
- •Probable pitchers for today's game: Jack Perkins vs. Payton Tolle.
- •Red Sox will utilize a bullpen start to close the series.
- •Games scheduled through August 9 at Fenway Park.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox look to win 10th straight series against visiting Athletics
"The A’s are really bad now. Even worse than 2 weeks ago.
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