Red Sox rally to defeat Giants, complete three-game sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Boston Red Sox overcame an early three-run deficit to secure a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants, completing a three-game sweep at Fenway Park. Nick Sogard ignited the comeback with a solo home run, while Ceddanne Rafaela recorded two run-scoring singles. Following a strong recovery from Jake Bennett, who pitched seven innings, Aroldis Chapman notched his 29th save of the season. The win improved Boston's record to 71-59, keeping them six games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East standings. The Red Sox now prepare for a three-game series against the Miami Marlins starting Monday.
- •Red Sox sweep Giants with 5-4 win on August 23, 2026
- •Sogard hit a pivotal home run in the comeback
- •Bennett pitched seven innings to help secure the win
- •Chapman recorded his 29th save of the season
- •Red Sox prepare for series against Miami Marlins
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Rally Past Giants To Complete Fenway Park Sweep
"The Red Sox erased an early three-run deficit and received big contributions from Nick Sogard, Ceddanne Rafaela and Mickey Gasper to finish a sweep of the Giants.
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