{
  "id": 292166,
  "title": "Tolle has career-high 14 strikeouts, Red Sox beat A’s 13-1 for 9th straight win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/tolle-has-career-high-14-strikeouts-red-sox-beat-as-13-1-for-9th-292166",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T03:28:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tolle-career-high-14-strikeouts-032818127.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a dominating performance, the Boston Red Sox secured their ninth consecutive victory with a commanding 13-1 triumph over the Athletics on Friday night. Payton Tolle, the Red Sox's ace, delivered a career-high 14 strikeouts in six innings, marking the first instance since Chris Sale in 2019. Tolle's stellar outing began strong, remaining perfect through the first four innings before conceding a single run on two hits. Wilyer Abreu's triple play a pivotal role in the game, driving in an impressive three runs. The Red Sox's rally commenced with Jarren Duran's two-run home run off the Green Monster in left field, igniting a five-run second inning. Jake Rogers contributed an RBI double, while Abreu added a crucial two-run double. Abreu's 380-foot double to right field would have been a home run in any other ballpark, excluding Fenway Park, as per Statcast. The Red Sox expanded their lead with three more runs in the fourth inning, courtesy of Andruw Monasterio, Abreu, and Masataka Yoshida. Yoshida and Caleb Durbin each added additional runs, propelling the team to double-digit scoring, a feat they achieved for the second consecutive game. However, Jack Perkins struggled, giving up five runs on five hits over three innings, striking out three and walking three. Despite Tolle's no-hit bid being interrupted by Tyler Soderstrom's leadoff homer in the fifth inning, the Red Sox maintained their relentless offensive momentum, ensuring a resounding victory. The Athletics will have the chance to retaliate as left-handed pitcher Gage Jump (4-7, 4.59 ERA) faces off against Red Sox lefty Jake Bennett (7-4, 2.90) in the middle game of the series.",
  "summary": "Payton Tolle struck out a career-high 14 in six innings, Wilyer Abreu drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox won their ninth game in a row with a 13-1 rout of the Athletics.",
  "key_points": [
    "Payton Tolle sets career-high with 14 strikeouts in 6 innings",
    "Red Sox win 13-1, securing 9th straight victory",
    "Wilyer Abreu's triple play drives in 3 runs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Tolle's career-high strikeout performance and the Red Sox's potent offense, marked by multiple contributors, have propelled the team to a ninth straight win, underscoring their current dominance.",
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        "title": "Tolle has career-high 14 strikeouts, Red Sox beat A’s 13-1 for 9th straight win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/tolle-has-career-high-14-strikeouts-red-sox-beat-as-13-1-for-9th",
        "published": "2026-08-08T03:35:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}