Red Sox bid for 2nd win streak of 10 or more games ends in 7-3 loss to Athletics

Boston Red Sox pitcher Jake Bennett reacts after giving up a run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Boston Red Sox’s Jarren Duran walks into the dugout after striking out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Boston Red Sox’s Willson Contreras sits in the dugout after he grounded out in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Athletics starting pitcher Gage Jump throws during the second inning of a baseball game vs. the Boston Red Sox , Saturday Aug 8, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox failed in their bid for a second winning streak of 10 or more games in the same season, losing to the Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.