BOSTON — In a thrilling finish, Max Muncy delivered a decisive RBI double against closer Aroldis Chapman, hitting off the Green Monster in the ninth inning. This pivotal moment allowed the Athletics to overcome the Boston Red Sox, securing a 4-3 victory and marking their first series win after a challenging streak of 12 consecutive losses.
Event Context
Jeff McNeil achieved a milestone by recording his 1,000th career hit with a single in the eighth inning, leading the Athletics to their first series win since mid-June, when they defeated Colorado in Las Vegas.
In a noteworthy defensive achievement, A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson set a new major league record for consecutive errorless games at his position, marking his 111th game without an error and surpassing the previous record held by Mike Bordick of the Orioles since 2002.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox entered this matchup having won their last nine series, their last defeat occurring from June 29 to July 1 against the Nationals.
Max Muncy’s double off Chapman allowed pinch runner Donovan Walton to score from second base.
After breaking their nine-game losing streak on Saturday and halting Boston’s chance for a tenth straight win, the Athletics tied the game at 3-3 thanks to Jonah Heim’s two-out RBI double in the eighth inning.
Elvis Alvarado came in to secure three outs, while Hogan Harris closed the game, achieving his 11th save.
The Red Sox used some strategic plays, nicknamed ‘small ball,’ to take a 3-2 lead, earning two unearned runs against J.T. Ginn in the fifth inning. Eli White started with a bunt single, advanced on Jake Rogers’ single, and scored when Nick Sogard executed a safety squeeze.
Ginn’s wild throw allowed runners to get to second and third, setting up Wilyer Abreu’s sacrifice fly. Ginn finished his outing after six innings, allowing three runs, one of which was earned.
Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida returned but was not in the lineup after sitting out Saturday due to illness.
Upcoming games include LHP Jacob Lopez starting for the Athletics in a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, while RHP Sonny Gray will take the mound for the Red Sox in a four-game series opener at the Toronto Blue Jays on the same day.
