Red Sox lose to Athletics as fans boo Willson Contreras in Boston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:56 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Boston Red Sox lost 7-3 to the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night, ending their winning streak at nine games. Willson Contreras faced boos from the Fenway Park crowd for not running out a ground ball, despite playing through the flu. The defeat puts the Red Sox in a position to avoid a series loss in their next game. Jahmai Jones and Nick Sogard led the offense with three hits each, while Andruw Monasterio drove in two runs. The Red Sox bullpen struggled, with starter Jake Bennett allowing four runs in over five innings. Contreras remains a key player, leading the team in several offensive categories this season.
- •Red Sox's losing streak ends at nine games
- •Contreras criticized for not hustling to first base
- •Jahmai Jones and Nick Sogard each record three hits
- •Series finale against Athletics is crucial for Boston
- •Bullpen struggles contribute to the loss
- 9:56 AMYahoo Sports — “Don’t Boo The Best Player On The Team” – Fans Shocked After Willson Contreras Gets Taunted By Red Sox Home Crowd In Athletics Loss
"Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras was taunted by the home crowd Saturday night for not hustling to first base on an obvious groundout. Despite having the flu, Contreras decided to play in an attempt to help Boston extend their winning streak to 10 games.
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