Red Sox score 13 runs against Athletics as Tolle strikes out 14
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
On August 7, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics 13-1 at Fenway Park. Payton Tolle led the way with a dominant performance, registering a career-high 14 strikeouts in six innings, limiting the A's to just two hits and one run. The Red Sox offense erupted in the early innings, scoring five in the second and four in the fourth, with every starter contributing hits. This victory marks the Red Sox's ninth consecutive win and continues their impressive run since July 1. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees edged the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in a separate game, showcasing strong defensive plays and pitching efforts.
- •Red Sox score 13 runs on 15 hits against Athletics
- •Payton Tolle records 14 strikeouts in dominant start
- •Boston has won nine consecutive games
- •Yankees win 3-2 over Braves, showcasing strong defense
- •Red Sox close in on Yankees for playoff positioning
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Red Sox drop a baker’s dozen on the Athletics as Payton Tolle strikes out 14
"Payton Tolle and Drew Rasmussen were utterly dominant for the Red Sox and Rays, respectively.
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