Red Sox Secure Series Lead Over Athletics with Strong Pitching and Defensive Plays

Boston's pitching dominance and Oakland's defensive struggles highlight the series, with the Red Sox winning the first two games.

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.