Red Sox @ Athletics · Jul 30, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Thu, Jul 30, 2026

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Abreu, Contreras homers show Boston's unbreakable resolve once again

WEST SACRAMENTO – What a frenetic scene it was for the Red Sox when two slumping cornerstones turned a potential loss into a satisfying, 5-4 victory over the Athletics on back-to-back swings. Wilyer Abreu had just opened the eighth inning with an equalizing solo shot to center against Luis Medina.

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Abreu, Contreras homer to lead Red Sox to 5-4 win00:02:58

Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras hit back-to-back jacks in the top of the 8th to lead the Red Sox to a 5-4 victory over the A's

Condensed Game: BOS@ATH - 7/30/2600:11:11

Condensed Game: Willson Contreras and the Red Sox take on Lawrence Butler and the A's on July 30, 2026

Abreu and Contreras hit back-to-back homers00:00:57

Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras clobber back-to-back home runs to give the Red Sox a 5-4 lead in the top of the 8th inning

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Red Sox @ Athletics · 5–4

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