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Sonny Gray earns 16th win as Red Sox defeat Giants 6-4

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:38 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Sonny Gray earns 16th win as Red Sox defeat Giants 6-4

Summary

Sonny Gray earned his 16th win of the season as the Boston Red Sox defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-4 at Fenway Park on August 22. Gray allowed four runs and struck out six in six innings, rebounding after a tough fourth inning. The Red Sox rallied with a five-run innings, highlighted by Willson Contreras' three-run home run. Following the game, Gray expressed frustration but acknowledged the team's support. The Red Sox will aim for a series win against the Giants with Patrick Sandoval set to start on Saturday.

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•Sonny Gray recorded 16 wins, raising his season record to 16-3.
•Willson Contreras hit a pivotal three-run home run in the third inning.
•The Red Sox scored five runs in the third to secure the lead.
•The victory improves the Red Sox's position in the standings.
•Patrick Sandoval is scheduled to pitch for Boston in the next game.

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4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox 16-Game Winner Sonny Gray Drops Honest Quote After Win Over San Francisco Giants

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Friday night at Fenway Park, the big story before the game was Rafael Devers ‘return with the San Francisco Giants to face the former team that traded him, the Boston Red Sox.He spoke to the media before the game, then, after striking out and drawing a walk from Red Sox starter Sonny Gray, Devers blasted […] The post Red Sox 16-Game Winner Sonny Gray Drops Honest Quote After Win Over San Francisco Giants appeared first on HEAVY.
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