Red Sox secure extra-innings victory against Athletics with Monasterio's homer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:05 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Boston Red Sox triumphed over the Oakland Athletics 4-2 in extra innings during a game held in Sacramento on July 28, 2026. Andruw Monasterio hit a decisive 428-foot home run, contributing to Boston's victory after they left 13 men on base. Nick Sogard's sixth-inning single tied the game, and Aroldis Chapman struck out two batters in the ninth to push the game into extras. With the win, the Red Sox improved to 4-3 in extra-inning games this season, positioning themselves well for their upcoming series finale against the Athletics.
- •Monasterio's home run led the Red Sox to victory in extra innings.
- •Boston left 13 runners on base during the game.
- •Sogard's single in the sixth tied the score at 2.
- •Chapman recorded two strikeouts in the ninth to extend the game.
- •Red Sox are now 4-3 in extra innings this season.
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox battle for late-night extra-innings victory on Monasterio’s clutch swing
"The Red Sox found themselves in another gritty, low-scoring clash with the Athletics in a post-midnight win (East Coast time) Wednesday night. While Boston left 13 men on base, they did enough with a big swing in extra innings to preserve a 4-2 victory. Here’s three takeaways from Wednesday night’s win. SANDOVAL IS SOLID Boston’s […]
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