The Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium. The win completed a three game series sweep for Boston.
Four Red Sox players hit solo home runs in the game. Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, Masataka Yoshida, and Jarren Duran each went deep. Rafaela’s home run marked his third consecutive game with a homer.
The Red Sox scored eight runs while limiting the Dodgers to four. Boston’s offense produced consistent power throughout the contest. The Dodgers were unable to overcome the early and mid-game scoring by the Red Sox.
This victory improved the Red Sox record. The team has performed well in recent weeks, including a strong road trip. The sweep against the Dodgers added to Boston’s series of successful results.
The game took place as part of the regular season schedule. Both teams featured their regular lineups. The Red Sox used a combination of starting pitching and bullpen work to secure the win.
Yoshida contributed with a home run and additional hits. Abreu’s home run was among the hardest hit balls of the night. Duran and Rafaela provided key power as well.
The Red Sox now turn their attention to the next series. The Dodgers will look to rebound after dropping all three games to Boston. The final score stood at Red Sox 8, Dodgers 4 after nine innings.