Overview
- The Red Sox rallied to beat the Athletics 5-4 when Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning on Thursday to flip a deficit into a lead.
- Sonny Gray worked seven innings and earned the win, Greg Weissert retired the eighth, and Aroldis Chapman closed the ninth for his 26th save.
- Ceddanne Rafaela supplied two hits and two RBIs, including a two-run double in the fifth that tied the game and set up the late comeback.
- Coverage noted sloppy moments that nearly cost Boston the game, including defensive errors, weak early-count plate appearances, and a visible dugout outburst by outfielder Jarren Duran over a baserunning decision.
- The win continues a strong run for the Red Sox and leaves Ranger Suárez scheduled to start next against the Dodgers as Boston looks to sustain its recent momentum.