Red Sox sweep Dodgers in Los Angeles, highlight strong summer performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The Boston Red Sox celebrated a significant victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 2, 2026. This triumph was part of an impressive stretch where the Red Sox went 32-5 over several weeks. Key contributions included four home runs from Ceddanne Rafaela. The team rallied around the momentum of this sweep, climbing within five games of the AL-leading Rays and generating optimism as the trade deadline approached. The performance showcased not only their offensive capabilities but raised hopes for their lineup's potential heading into the final stretch of the season.
- •Red Sox went 32-5 during a significant midsummer stretch.
- •Ceddanne Rafaela hit four home runs in the series against the Dodgers.
- •Boston climbed to 80-65 with their win against the Angels on September 7.
- •The sweep contributed to their 13-0 record against top teams since June 25.
- •Fans were optimistic about potential trades and player returns.
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — The Moments that Made the 2026 Red Sox: The Dodger sweep allowed us to dream of a Hollywood ending
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