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Why did the Red Sox lose the series to Oakland?

Boston actually outscored the A’s 19-12, but couldn’t execute when it mattered:

• 12 LOB in Saturday’s loss
• 10 hits, only 3 runs
• Led 3-2 Sunday before Oakland scored in the 8th & 9th

The Sox had chances. They didn’t finish

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Good read from @Sean_McAdam

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From earlier- Some Things I Think I Think: NESN’s Dave O’Brien to remain as Red Sox TV voice
https://t.co/Fv63Qk1Tef

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The Red Sox haven’t lost back-to-back games since June 23-24.

That’s 46+ days without consecutive losses. 🤯

If Boston drops today’s game, it would be their first back-to-back losses in nearly 7 weeks.

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Lions signing veteran QB Josh Dobbs to 1-year, $1.4 million contract.

per @MikeGarafolo, @RapSheet

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ELI WHITE! 🔥🔥

3-for-3 in his Red Sox debut!

Boston’s newest outfielder is making an immediate impact. What a way to introduce yourself to Red Sox Nation. 👏

#DirtyWater

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Tayron Guerrero is throwing ABSOLUTE GAS. 🔥

The 6’8” righty has been touching 103 MPH and consistently sitting around 101-102 MPH with his sinker.

Through 16.2 MLB innings: 0.96 ERA, 14 K, 2 BB.

Boston may have found a weapon.

Per, @MLBStats

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Adley Rutschman’s dad bought a ticket to Toronto. 👀

Sounds like we’ll be seeing the newest Red Sox catcher next series. 🔴⚾️

Via, @tylerjamesx

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Willson Contreras has been HUGE for the Red Sox. 🔥

2026:
.287 AVG
23 HR
70 RBI
.393 OBP
.540 SLG
.929 OPS — 8th in MLB

Boston needed his bat, and he’s delivered in a big way.

📊 Stats: ESPN / MLB

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Jacob Wilson has now gone 110 STRAIGHT GAMES without committing an error. 😳

That ties Mike Bordick (2002) for the longest errorless streak by a shortstop in MLB history.

One more clean game and Wilson will stand alone at the top. 🧤🔥

📊 Via @MLB

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Sonny Gray gets the ball tomorrow. 🔥

2026:
14-2 | 2.78 ERA
119.2 IP | 106 K
1.15 WHIP

His 14 wins are tied for the MLB lead.

Another huge start coming for the Red Sox. 👀

📊 Stats: @BaseballSavant

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Nick Sogard is such a good ballplayer.

You can put him almost anywhere on the field and immediately feel a sense of security. The versatility, instincts and consistency he brings are invaluable.

Every winning team needs a guy like Sogard. 🔥⚾️

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@tylermilliken_ Good to see him contributing early.

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It’s amazing how watching the Red Sox has changed.

It used to be: when they went down, it felt like the game was over.

Now? It’s a matter of WHO is going to be the one to get them back in it.

What a change of events in Boston. 🔥⚾️

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Brayan Bello has been DOMINANT out of the bullpen. 🔥

He’s posted a 0.61 ERA as a reliever this season, turning into one of Boston’s most reliable long-relief weapons.

The move to the bullpen has completely changed his season. 👀

📊 Via @RedSox

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Sloppy start defensively for the Red Sox.

Boston needs to clean it up quickly and give Erik Miller and the bullpen some help.

Can’t give the A’s extra outs today.

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⚾️ GAME DAY AT FENWAY ⚾️

The Red Sox wrap up the series vs. the A’s today at 1:35 PM.

🔴 BOS: Erik Miller (2-0, 2.57 ERA)
🟢 OAK: J.T. Ginn (8-6, 3.51 ERA)

Boston enters 64-52 and is looking to win its 10th straight series.

Let’s get it. 🔥

Source: @BGlobeSports

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The Panthers are bringing back OLB Jeremiah Moon, the team announced.

Moon appeared in 1 game for Carolina last season, playing exclusively on special teams. He has 23 tackles, including 1 TFL, in his 3-year NFL career.

📍Back in Charlotte.

Source: @Panthers

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Jake Bennett had a rough outing Saturday vs. Oakland:

5.1 IP | 5 H | 4 ER | 3 BB | 5 K

Despite the tough night, Bennett is still 7-5 with a 3.17 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 55 K in 76.2 IP this season.

One bad start doesn’t erase a strong rookie season. 🧦⚾

📊 @MLB 

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Dave Canales says starting interior offensive lineman Damien Lewis (calf) has not suffered any injury setbacks.

Just part of his “return to play” process.

Per, @alexzietlow05

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How many wins will the Panthers finish with in 2026? 🐆

🟢 10+ wins
🔵 8–9 wins
🟡 6–7 wins
🔴 5 or fewer

Who’s feeling optimistic about Carolina? 👀