Payton Tolle struck out a career-high 14 batters in six innings as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics on Friday night, extending their winning streak to nine games. Wilyer Abreu drove in three runs in the victory, per ESPN.
The dominant performance came in a rout, with most outlets reporting the final score as 13-1. According to MLB.com, the win marked Boston's 27th victory in its last 30 games, underscoring the team's recent run of success.