Overview

• Trevor Story shines as the Red Sox claim a close 5-4 victory over the Athletics in an 11-inning game, marking their second win in the series.
• The Red Sox capitalized on the Athletics' defensive errors, winning the series opener 9-0 and setting a strong tone for the series.
• Boston's starting pitchers have been dominant in the early season, with all five starters allowing two runs or fewer in their first turns through the rotation.
• The Athletics are struggling defensively, having committed 13 errors in their first five games, the most in the franchise since 1923.
• The Red Sox aim to continue their strong start to the season, leveraging their pitching strength and the Athletics' defensive vulnerabilities.