Boston.com · Aug 26, 2023
4 takeaways as Red Sox start hot but fall, 7-4, to Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas tags Red Sox catcher Connor Wong for the third out in the eighth inning.COMMENTARY
On a night where the Red Sox had a prime opportunity to move a game closer to the Blue Jays and Astros, they ran out of steam against a lethal Los Angeles Dodgers team that pounces on its opponents’ weaknesses.
Boston built an early lead, but Los Angeles rallied, seized command, and held the Red Sox off late to earn a 7-4 win Friday at Fenway Park.
It appeared as though the Red Sox (68-61) had a shot to pick up their third consecutive victory, however the Dodgers (79-48) had other ideas.
Yes, old friend Mookie Betts had something to do with it.
Here’s how it went down:
