The Boston Red Sox took on the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on September 9, 2025. The Red Sox won 6-0, improving their season record to 80-65. The Athletics now stand at 66-79.

Connelly Early was the winning pitcher for the Red Sox. He pitched five innings, allowing five hits and striking out eleven. On offense, Rob Refsnyder contributed with a home run and three RBIs, while Raimel Gonzalez added a home run and two RBIs.

The Red Sox started strong in the first inning, scoring four runs. Refsnyder hit a home run, bringing in three runs, and Gonzalez added another with his home run. In the second inning, Yoshida drove in another run, making it 5-0. The game remained scoreless until the eighth inning when Gonzalez doubled, and Refsnyder brought him home with a single. The Athletics could not score throughout the game, resulting in a 6-0 win for the Red Sox.

Connelly Early led the Red Sox with a standout pitching performance. He pitched for five innings, allowing only five hits and no runs. Early also struck out 11 batters, earning the win for the game.

On the batting side, Rob Refsnyder made a strong impact. He went 2-for-5 at the plate and drove in three runs. Roman Gonzalez also contributed significantly with two hits and two RBIs.

Jeffrey Springs took the loss for the Athletics. He pitched five innings, giving up eight hits and five earned runs. Despite striking out six batters, Springs struggled to keep the Red Sox bats in check.

What’s Next

The Red Sox, now with an 80-65 record, are 3rd in the East. This win keeps them in the hunt for a postseason spot. Their position in the standings makes every game important as the season nears its end. The Athletics, with a 66-79 record, are 5th in the West. Their chances of moving up are slim, as they sit near the bottom of their division. Head-to-head, the Red Sox have shown strength in their recent games against the Athletics, including this 6-0 win.

The Boston Red Sox will play against the Athletics again on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. This game will be held at Sutter Health Park, continuing the series. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:35 PM.

For the Athletics, after facing the Red Sox, they will begin a new series against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, September 12, 2025. This series will also take place at Sutter Health Park, with the first game starting at 10:05 PM.

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