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West Sacramento: Rafaela grand slam lifts surging Red Sox

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In West Sacramento on Monday night, Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics, their 18th victory in 20 games. Boston was no-hit for five innings by A’s rookie starter Jack Perkins before Connor Wong doubled to start the sixth. After two walks and a pitching change, Rafaela homered for his 11th of the season. Payton Tolle allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings for Boston, while Aroldis Chapman recorded his 25th save. Oakland has now dropped three straight and 24 of its last 30 games.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Saturday night Red Sox acquire infielder Curtis Mead
Monday night game begins in West Sacramento
Bottom first Soderstrom homers, Athletics lead
Through five innings Perkins holds Boston hitless
Top sixth Wong doubles, rally gets started
Top sixth Rafaela hits first grand slam
Bottom sixth Heim homers, cuts deficit
Ninth inning Chapman closes for 25th save

Why This Matters to You

The Red Sox's winning streak is heating up, making every game a must-watch for fans. If you're a baseball enthusiast, Rafaela's first grand slam is a milestone worth celebrating. Check out the game highlights or tune in for their next match.

The Bottom Line

The Red Sox are on a roll, and Rafaela's grand slam is a testament to their momentum. Oakland, on the other hand, is struggling. If you're a betting person, you might want to consider these trends. Worth forwarding if you know a Red Sox fan or a sports bettor.