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Rafaela homers for 3rd straight game as the Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep

Rafaela homers for 3rd straight game as the Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep

Summary

The Boston Red Sox won 8-4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, completing a three-game series sweep. Ceddanne Rafaela hit home runs in three straight games, and the Red Sox have now won five games in a row.

Key Facts

  • Ceddanne Rafaela hit a home run for the third consecutive game.
  • Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on August 2, 2026.
  • Jake Bennett was the winning pitcher, allowing three runs over almost six innings.
  • The Red Sox scored two runs in the first inning and had back-to-back home runs in the third inning.
  • The Red Sox have a 23-3 record since July 3, 2026.
  • Dodgers’ starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan gave up five runs in less than three innings.
  • Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing was replaced due to arm irritation before the game.
  • The Dodgers recently made a major trade to acquire pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers.
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