Red Sox Secure 9-4 Win Against Dodgers in Historic Month

The Boston Red Sox achieved a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, marking the start of a three-game series. Ceddanne Rafaela contributed significantly with a two-run home run, while Andruw Monasteiro added a two-run double during a five-run fifth inning.

Jarren Duran also played a key role, driving in two runs. The game saw Dodgers player Willson Contreras leave early due to a helmet injury from a pitch. The Red Sox improved their record to 4-1 on a seven-game road trip and 21-4 in July, achieving their best monthly winning percentage in franchise history.

For the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run home run, and Freddie Freeman contributed with an RBI single. The Red Sox regained the lead in the seventh inning with Rafaela's homer and extended it with Monasteiro's double. Boston's Ranger Suarez allowed three runs in his second start back from injury, while Brayan Bello pitched four scoreless innings.