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Red Sox lose, end 27-3 run; Tracy tops Manager race

8/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Boston Red Sox lost 7-3 to Oakland Athletics on Aug. 8, 2026, snapping a nine-game home winning streak.
The defeat ended the franchise-best 27-3 record over the prior 30 games.
Interim manager Chad Tracy called the rally “awesome” before Ian White’s lineout ended it.
DH Jahmai Jones said the team’s identity depends on late-inning comebacks.
MLB insider Bob Nightengale said Chad Tracy now leads the AL Manager of the Year race.

History

Historical Context

After the 2026 Red Sox saw a nine-game home winning streak end against Oakland, the franchise recalled its 2004 turnaround when manager Terry Francona led Boston to break the 86-year “Curse of the Bambino” by rallying from a 3-0 ALCS deficit and sweeping the World Series. That victory sparked a decade of Boston sports titles, linking today’s slump to a legacy of dramatic comebacks.

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Story summary

Boston Red Sox lost 7-3 to Oakland Athletics on Aug. 8, 2026, snapping a nine-game home winning streak.
The defeat ended the franchise-best 27-3 record over the prior 30 games.
Interim manager Chad Tracy called the rally “awesome” before Ian White’s lineout ended it.
DH Jahmai Jones said the team’s identity depends on late-inning comebacks.
MLB insider Bob Nightengale said Chad Tracy now leads the AL Manager of the Year race.

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