Muncy's Ninth-Inning Double Lifts A's Past Red Sox

Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth inning off Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman to lift the Athletics past Boston 4-3, according to ESPN and multiple other outlets. The hit came with two outs and drove in pinch-runner Donovan Walton.

Jonah Heim had tied the game earlier with an RBI double in the eighth inning, per Sportsnet. The victory ended Oakland's 12-game series losing streak and marked their first series win since mid-June, per ESPN.

For Boston, the loss represents their first series defeat since July 1st, according to reporting on the game. Over The Monster attributed the outcome partly to a depleted Red Sox bullpen, noting that a 13-inning game Thursday night had required starter Brayan Bello to throw three innings and forced roster adjustments heading into this matchup.