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Rafaela homers for 3rd straight game as the Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: DAN GREENSPAN, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway Additionally, Jake Bennett played a role in the win, allowing three runs in 5 2/3 innings.
The Boston Red Sox have completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. This outcome was achieved with the help of Ceddanne Rafaela, who homered for the third consecutive game. Masataka Yoshida also contributed to the team's success by homering and driving in two runs.
Additionally, Jake Bennett played a role in the win, allowing three runs in 5 2/3 innings. Further details about the game are available from the source, including the final score of 8-4 in favor of the Red Sox. For more information, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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