Lawrence Butler hit a two-run double to back a solid outing from JP Sears as the Oakland Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2. Oakland improved to 1-4 this season against the Red Sox, who had won seven of eight overall. Nick Pivetta took the loss despite striking out eight consecutive batters, tying a Red Sox record for the second time.
Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers, left, tags out Boston Red Sox ’s Jamie Westbrook as he attempts to roll away while trying to score on double by Ceddanne Rafaela during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Boston. Oakland Athletics pitcher JP Sears delivers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Boston.
Pivetta went 6 2/3 innings, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks. He struck out 10, reaching double digits for the 15th time in his career and third this season.
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