Red Sox lose to Athletics as relievers falter in late innings

The Boston Red Sox fell to the Oakland Athletics 4-3 at Fenway Park on August 9. Boston had a chance to win their 10th consecutive series, but Garrett Whitlock and Aroldis Chapman allowed three late runs, with Chapman suffering the loss. In a tense eighth inning, Whitlock allowed a game-tying double, and Chapman surrendered the deciding run in the ninth. The Red Sox attempted a comeback but fell short, ending the game with runners on base. They now prepare for a four-game series in Toronto starting Monday.

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