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Red Sox secure win over Athletics with grand slam from Rafaela

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Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Red Sox secure win over Athletics with grand slam from Rafaela
Summary

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on July 27 in Sacramento, opening a four-game series. Ceddanne Rafaela's grand slam in the sixth inning turned a 1-0 deficit into a lead for Boston. Payton Tolle pitched 5.1 innings, allowing two runs while striking out seven. Boston's bullpen threw three scoreless innings, highlighted by Aroldis Chapman earning his 25th save. The Red Sox improve to 55-50 and will continue their series on Tuesday night.

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  • •Ceddanne Rafaela hit a grand slam in the sixth inning.
  • •Payton Tolle delivered 5.1 innings, striking out seven.
  • •Aroldis Chapman recorded his 25th save.
  • •Red Sox move to 55-50 on the season.
  • •Next game in the series set for Tuesday night.
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Boston opened its four-game series in Sacramento against the A's.

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