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Red Sox Edge Dodgers 3-2 in Thriller
2 Aug
Summary
- Monasterio scored the winning run in the eighth inning.
- Red Sox extend winning streak to four games.
- Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto allowed only two hits.
The Boston Red Sox secured their fourth consecutive victory on Saturday night, narrowly defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2. The decisive run came in the eighth inning when Andruw Monasterio, who led off with a ground-rule double, scored on a fielder's choice.
This win marks the Red Sox's second straight against the Dodgers in the series and continues their impressive performance since the All-Star break, boasting a 13-3 record. Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers pitched exceptionally through seven innings, surrendering only two hits, both of which were home runs.
Yamamoto's streak of retiring 13 consecutive hitters was broken by Monasterio's eighth-inning double. The Red Sox's bullpen also performed well, with Justin Slaten earning the win and Aroldis Chapman closing out the game for his 27th save.
In roster news, the Dodgers designated Cole Irvin for assignment and recalled other pitchers, while the Red Sox kept All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras out for concussion testing.
