Coverage dated August 1, 2026 to August 3, 2026

Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep

Headline from WPRI Providence, on the newest of 3 developments

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night to sweep the three-game series. Masataka Yoshida homered and drove in two runs, and Jake Bennett (7-4) allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings to help the Red S…

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Rafaela has 2-run homer to spark a 5-run 7th as Red Sox rally past Dodgers, 9-4

    Headline from WHDH Boston ·

  2. Red Sox beat Dodgers for fourth straight win

    Headline from Portland Press Herald ·

  3. Newest

    Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep

    Headline from WPRI Providence ·

Reports & sources

25 articles, oldest first.

  1. Winchester Star

    Rafaela has 2-run homer to spark a 5-run 7th as Red Sox rally past Dodgers, 9-4 (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 in the series opener. Ceddane Rafaela's two-run homer highlighted a five-run seventh inning. The Red Sox led 3-0 before the Dodgers took a 4-3 lead with Shohei Ohtani's…

  2. The Boston Globe

    Red Sox finish off best month in franchise history with comeback win over the Dodgers (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Ceddanne Rafaela hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh, Andruw Monasterio added a key two-run double later in the frame, and Brayan Bello tossed the final four innings to pick up his first win since May 5.

  3. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Red Sox cap historic month with victory over Dodgers (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer and Andruw Monasteiro added a two-run double in a five-run seventh inning as the visiting Boston Red Sox earned a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in the opener of a…

  4. NBC Boston

    Rafaela has 2-run homer to lead Red Sox past Dodgers, capping a 21-4 July (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 31: Ceddanne Rafaela #3 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases on a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

  5. Hawaiitribune Herald

    MLB roundup: Red Sox cap historic month with victory over Dodgers (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run home run and Andruw Monasteiro added a two-run double in a five-run fifth inning as the visiting Boston Red Sox earned a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

  6. The Boston Globe

    Ceddanne Rafaela goes deep twice as Red Sox power past Dodgers to take another series win (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Rafaela hit two solo homers in a 3-2 win over the Dodgers to help the Red Sox make a seamless transition to August after a sizzling July (21-4).

  7. Portland Press Herald

    Red Sox beat Dodgers for fourth straight win (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Ceddanne Rafaela homers twice off Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Boston clinches series victory.

  8. KOB 4

    Rafaela hits 2 homers as streaking Red Sox take lead in 8th and edge Yamamoto and Dodgers 3-2 (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Andruw Monasterio hit a ground-rule double to lead off the eighth and scored the go-ahead run on Connor Wong’s double-play grounder as the streaking Boston Red Sox edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2. After the game, the Dodgers acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time…

  9. The Republic

    Rafaela homers for 3rd straight game as the Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night to sweep the three-game series. Masataka Yoshida homered and drove in two runs, and Jake Bennett (7-4) allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings to help the Red S…

  10. Portland Press Herald

    Red Sox hit 4 homers to finish sweep of Dodgers (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Ceddanne Rafaela homers again as Boston improves to 23-3 since July 3.

  11. The Brunswick News

    Ceddanne Rafaela stays red-hot, Red Sox hit four homers to sweep Dodgers (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers supposedly can’t be beat. The two-time defending World Series champions boast arguably the most talented roster ever assembled and further established their position as championship favorites over the weekend by trading for two-time…

  12. Boston

    Red Sox homer 3 times over 7 pitches en route to statement sweep of Dodgers (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    The Red Sox have now won 28 out of their last 33 games dating back to June 25.

  13. Union Leader

    Red Sox keep rolling, hit 4 HRs to sweep Dodgers (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    Ceddanne Rafaela continued his home-run barrage and the Boston Red Sox finished off a three-game road sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday with an 8-4 victory.

  14. The Boston Globe

    Red Sox hit deadline with a flourish, as four solo homers help complete sweep of MLB-best Dodgers (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The Red Sox, who have gone 31-8 since June 19, will have off Monday while they fly back to Boston before a six-game homestand.

  15. NBC Boston

    Red Sox beat Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball for 3-game sweep of world champs (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 02: Members of the Boston Red Sox celebrate after the Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, August 2, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Nicole Vasquez/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

  16. West Hawaii Today

    MLB roundup: Red Sox keep rolling, hit 4 HRs to sweep Dodgers (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    Ceddanne Rafaela continued his home-run barrage and the Boston Red Sox finished off a three-game road sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday with an 8-4 victory.

  17. WPRI Providence

    Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night to sweep the three-game series. Masataka Yoshida homered and drove in two runs, and Jake Bennett (7-4) allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings to help the Red S…

  18. New Boston Post

    Red Sox Sweep Los Angeles Dodgers (opens New Boston Post)

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    New Boston Post's feed description

    Ceddanne Rafaela continued his home-run barrage and the Boston Red Sox finished off a three-game road sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday with an 8-4 victory.

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