Red Sox win includes the hero apologizing, a near walk-off, ‘massive’ base running and prayers
The Boston Red Sox secured a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics in extra innings following a decisive 10th-inning home run by Andruw Monasterio.
Sources (9)
- Red Sox's Andruw Monasterio Proving Brewers Blockbuster Was a Sneaky Win Sports Illustrated · 23h ago
- Red Sox Edge A’s 4-2 in Extra-inning Heartbreaker Athletics Nation · 23h ago
- Chapman gets nasty after near-walk-off to set up Monasterio's go-ahead HR MLB.com · 23h ago
- Andruw Monasterio’s homer, Aroldis Chapman’s escape lifts Red Sox past Athletics in 10 innings The Boston Globe · 23h ago
- Red Sox Pitcher Drops Bold Claim After Dramatic Win Over Athletics Yahoo Sports · 23h ago
- Andruw Monasterio’s 10th-inning home run lifts Red Sox past A’s Boston Herald · 23h ago
- Monasterio blasts go-ahead HR in 10th and ... can't stop apologizing? MLB.com · 23h ago
- Red Sox 4-2 Athletics (Jul 29, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 23h ago
- Red Sox win includes the hero apologizing, a near walk-off, ‘massive’ base running and prayers MassLive · 23h ago
What happened
The game concluded on July 29, 2026, ending in a 4-2 score in favor of the Boston Red Sox. The contest remained competitive into the 10th inning, where Andruw Monasterio hit the go-ahead home run to break the deadlock against the Oakland Athletics. Aroldis Chapman played a significant role in the outcome, managing a high-pressure situation during a near walk-off moment by the Athletics.
Pitching efforts were bolstered by defensive play that included what observers described as massive base running. Following his pivotal home run, Monasterio expressed apologies regarding the play, an interaction documented by MLB.com and MassLive. Sports Illustrated and other outlets noted that the win is being viewed as a significant outcome following the previous trade between the Red Sox and the Brewers.
The Red Sox and Athletics continue their schedules following this result, as documented by ESPN game recaps and local Boston media. While individual athlete comments regarding the victory have been noted, the immediate focus remains on how the roster dynamics surrounding Monasterio and Chapman evolve after this extra-inning performance.
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Questions people are asking
What was the final score of the game?
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics with a final score of 4-2.
Who hit the winning home run?
Andruw Monasterio hit the go-ahead home run for the Red Sox in the 10th inning.
Did the game go into extra innings?
Yes, the game was decided in the 10th inning.
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