Red Sox reactions: Ceddanne Rafaela (2 HRs), small ball clinch series win over Dodgers
The Red Sox have swept the Dodgers, a team that had not been swept in Los Angeles since 2010.
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📍 How it ended
The Boston Red Sox clinched a series win over the Dodgers, with Ceddanne Rafaela hitting two home runs. The team completed a sweep of the MLB-best Dodgers, with coverage highlighting their small ball tactics and offensive performance.
Epilogue added 11d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
The Red Sox have swept the Dodgers, a team that had not been swept in Los Angeles since 2010. The Red Sox scored four solo homers, including two from Ceddanne Rafaela, to clinch the series.
The win comes as the Red Sox hit the trade deadline, with the team looking to build on their momentum. The Red Sox took the lead in the eighth inning to edge the Dodgers 3-2, with Yamamoto on the mound for Los Angeles.
The win marks a significant moment for the Red Sox, who have been on a streak and are looking to maintain their position at the top of the league. The next steps for the Red Sox will be to build on this momentum and continue their winning streak as they approach the playoffs.
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Coverage (5)
- Red Sox 8-4 Dodgers (Aug 2, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 15d ago
- Red Sox’ sweep of Dodgers comes with certificate of authenticity MassLive.com · 15d ago
- Red Sox hit deadline with a flourish, as four solo homers help complete sweep of MLB-best Dodgers The Boston Globe · 15d ago
- Scorching Sox sweep Dodgers for first time since 2010 MLB.com · 15d ago
- Rafaela hits 2 homers as streaking Red Sox take lead in 8th and edge Yamamoto and Dodgers 3-2 AP News · 15d ago
Questions people are asking
Who hit the homers for the Red Sox?
Ceddanne Rafaela hit two homers. The other two solo homers were not attributed to a specific player.
When was the last time the Red Sox swept the Dodgers in Los Angeles?
The last time the Red Sox swept the Dodgers in Los Angeles was in 2010.
What is the significance of this win for the Red Sox?
This win is significant because it comes as the Red Sox hit the trade deadline and are looking to build on their momentum heading into the playoffs.
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