Boston Red SoxvsAthletics
BOS 5/ATH 4
Things to say
The Red Sox edged the Athletics 5-4 on the road in Sacramento.
01
opener
Red Sox grabbed it 5-4 out in Sacramento. Tight one all night, came down to the last couple innings. Boston just did enough.
02
key player
The heart of Boston's order carried it. One big swing left the yard and that was the difference in a one-run game.
03
hot take
Honestly the A's should've had this. Their manager went to the pen too early and it cost them the lead.
04
deep cut
Sutter Health Park is a bandbox, so a 5-4 game there is basically a pitcher's duel. Boston's bullpen actually held up in the small yard.
05
exit
Anyway, Boston's rolling at 57-51 now. Let's see if they keep it going tomorrow.
The recap
Boston went into Sacramento and grabbed a tight one, edging the A's 5-4 to keep pace in the wildcard race. It was a one-run grind all night, the kind of game that swings on a single mistake, and the Red Sox found just enough offense to stay in front.
The bullpen had to slam the door with the A's breathing down their necks, and they got the job done. Ho-hum road win, but every one of these counts when you're 57-51 and clawing for October.