Red Sox top A's 4-2 in extra innings, take series lead
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Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-2 in ten innings on July 29, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. The game featured a back-and-forth battle, with each team missing key runs throughout. Jonah Heim hit a solo home run for the Athletics, marking his 500th career hit, while Jahmai Jones also homered for Boston. The Red Sox managed to tie the game in the sixth inning and pulled ahead in the tenth after scoring two runs. This win sets the stage for the final game in the four-game series, where Boston can clinch the series with a victory.
- •Red Sox scored two runs in the tenth inning.
- •Jonah Heim hit his 500th career hit with a home run.
- •Jahmai Jones homered for Boston to tie the game.
- •Jacob Lopez pitched 5 1/3 innings for Oakland, allowing two runs.
- •The teams are set for the final game of the series.
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Edge A’s 4-2 in Extra-inning Heartbreaker
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