Red Sox lose to Athletics as relievers falter in late innings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
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.
- •Red Sox lose 4-3 to Athletics at Fenway Park.
- •Whitlock and Chapman fail to secure the win in late innings.
- •Red Sox aimed for their 10th straight series victory.
- •Next, Boston faces the Blue Jays in Toronto starting Monday.
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"Instant reactions from the Red Sox’ 4-3 loss to the Athletics at Fenway Park on Sunday:
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