In an exciting MLB encounter, the Athletics secured a crucial victory over the Red Sox with a score of 5-4, thus avoiding the sweep in the series. The game was full of key moments and outstanding performances.
Chapman Gets His First Hit
Aroldis Chapman, recognized for his performance, allowed his first hit since July 23rd. This moment marked the end of an impressive streak of 50 batters without allowing hits, a record for the pitcher and one of the longest in MLB history since 1901.
Shea Langeliers started the ninth inning with a double against Chapman. Lawrence Butler became the hero of the game with a run-scoring single with a speed of 100.2 mph, securing the victory for the Athletics.
I wasn’t thinking about the streak, but I knew Chapman is one of the best. In a moment like that, you focus on maintaining consistency and being in the moment.
Shea Langeliers
Nick Kurtz hit a 357-foot home run in the second inning, driving the Athletics to a 2-1 lead. With this home run, Kurtz joined a select group of players who have achieved 30 home runs in their rookie season.
Jacob Wilson, with a solid performance, went 1-for-4 and maintains a .319 average, close to league leader Aaron Judge.
Langeliers, for his part, hit his 30th home run of the season, breaking a streak of 19 scoreless innings for the Athletics.
Rob Refsnyder drove in the tying run, 4-4, in the ninth, and Hogan Harris secured the victory by striking out Jarren Duran.
Nate Eaton and Trevor Story also contributed with driving doubles for the Red Sox. Tyler Soderstrom, with a two-run double, gave the A’s a 4-3 lead in the fifth inning.
Pitcher Payton Tolle allowed two runs in two innings, while Kyle Harrison made his MLB debut, allowing three hits in three scoreless innings.
Mason Barnett conceded three runs in 3⅔ innings.
