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Sogard’s 10th-Inning Grounder Gives Red Sox 5-4 Walk-Off Over A’s

The extra-innings win helped Boston keep pace in a tightening AL Wild Card chase.

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Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida singles to drive in a run by Ceddanne Rafaela in the fifth inning against the Athletics in a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Boston Red Sox Nick Sogard, center, celebrates after driving in the winning run in the tenth inning against the Athletics in a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Overview

  • Pinch-hitter Nick Sogard’s infield grounder in the 10th scored designated runner Nate Eaton after Carlos Narváez laid down a sacrifice bunt, sealing Boston’s American League–leading 11th walk-off of the season.
  • Boston’s bullpen held the line late, with Chris Murphy earning the win after recording the final out in the top of the 10th as Michael Kelly was charged with the loss.
  • Starter Lucas Giolito allowed four runs and five walks in 4 1/3 innings and hit 140 innings on the season, converting a $14 million 2026 club option into a $19 million mutual option with a $1.5 million buyout.
  • Masataka Yoshida delivered two RBIs, including an infield single, and Rob Refsnyder hit a leadoff homer before Oakland surged ahead with a three-run fifth keyed by Darell Hernaiz’s two-run single.
  • Trevor Story was caught stealing to end the eighth, snapping his 31-for-31 start on stolen bases, the longest such opening streak in American League records.