Rafaela Powers Streak
Ceddanne Rafaela's Two Home Runs Lead Red Sox to Eighth Consecutive Series Win Against Dodgers
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Ceddanne Rafaela hit two home runs off Yoshinobu Yamamoto, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. The win gave Boston its eighth consecutive series win and extended their four-game winning streak, according to Boston Globe.
The Red Sox have now won 22 of their last 25 games and improved their overall record to 59-51. The comeback was sealed in the eighth inning in a gut-punch finish for one of baseball's best teams.
Rafaela Tags Yamamoto Twice in Three Innings
Rafaela did his damage early. He hit his first home run in the first inning and added a second in the third, both off Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The two solo shots accounted for 2 of Boston's 3 runs on the night, according to WRAL.
Yamamoto entered the game as one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. But Rafaela gave him no room to breathe. His back-to-back homers were a stunning display against a pitcher of that caliber, and they set the tone for the entire game.
Connor Wong's Ground-Rule Double Wins It in the Eighth
Boston trailed 2-2 heading into the eighth inning. Andruw Monasterio hit a ground-rule double to lead off the frame and put himself in scoring position. Then Connor Wong hit a double-play grounder — but Monasterio scored on the play, giving Boston a 3-2 lead, AP reported.
It was a strange, low-drama way to score the go-ahead run. A ground ball that created two outs also created the run that won the game. The Red Sox bullpen then held on to close it out and secure the victory.
Red Sox Snap Dodgers' 13-Game Win Streak
The Dodgers had been on a tear before Tuesday's loss. Los Angeles had rattled off 13 straight wins entering the series, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Boston's win ended that run cold.
The Red Sox now lead the series 2-0 against the defending World Series champions. Winning this series would push their streak to nine straight series wins — a remarkable run for a team that has turned its season around in dramatic fashion.
Boston's Hot Stretch Reshapes the AL Playoff Picture
At 59-51, the Red Sox are firmly in the American League playoff conversation. Winning 22 of 25 games is one of the best stretches in baseball this season. The team has gone from fringe contender to serious threat in just over a month, according to Newsday.
The Red Sox face the Dodgers again Wednesday. Another win would seal the series and mark eight straight series victories. For a Boston team that looked shaky earlier this year, the turnaround has been one of the sport's best stories of 2025.
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