{
  "id": 67535,
  "title": "Rafaela homers for 3rd straight game as the Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/rafaela-homers-for-3rd-straight-game-as-the-red-sox-beat-the-dodgers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T02:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/red-sox-dodgers-score-8e3c287d677e12929781d04a8df7b95f"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boston Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela hit a three-run homer, extending his impressive streak, as the team secured an 8-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game sweep. Masataka Yoshida also contributed offensively with a solo homer and two RBIs, while Jake Bennett pitched effectively, allowing only three runs in 5 2/3 innings. The Red Sox's dominant performance extended their winning streak to five games, currently holding a record of 23-3 since July 3. Emmet Sheehan was removed from the game after allowing five runs in 2 2/3 innings, and the Red Sox capitalized on their early advantage with back-to-back homers from Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu in the third inning. Jarren Duran added another homer in the sixth inning, and the Red Sox sealed the win with two additional runs in the eighth inning. The Dodgers, despite their blockbuster trade for Tarik Skubal, struggled to generate sustained momentum in this series.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on…",
  "key_points": [
    "Rafaela homers for 3rd straight game, extending impressive streak",
    "Red Sox defeat Dodgers 8-4, securing 3-game sweep",
    "Masataka Yoshida hits solo homer, contributes 2 RBIs"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/67535.png",
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  },
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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."
}