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Red Sox Sweep Dodgers 8-4, Extend Five-Game Streak

8/3/2026

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Summary

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Boston Red Sox defeated Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on August 3, 2026, completing a sweep.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered again while Jake Bennett (7-4) earned the win, allowing three runs.
Emmet Sheehan was pulled after giving up five runs in 2 2/3 innings.
Boston’s winning streak reached five games, with the club posting a 23-3 record since July 3, 2026, in the AL East.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 the Boston Red Sox ended an 86-year World Series drought, sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals and posting a 98–64 record as the AL wild-card team. The triumph coincided with the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl XXXVIII win, giving Boston its first dual championship year since 1979 and launching a decade of titles across MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL.

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Story summary

Boston Red Sox defeated Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on August 3, 2026, completing a sweep.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered again while Jake Bennett (7-4) earned the win, allowing three runs.
Emmet Sheehan was pulled after giving up five runs in 2 2/3 innings.
Boston’s winning streak reached five games, with the club posting a 23-3 record since July 3, 2026, in the AL East.

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