Red Sox keep West Coast surge going with win over Dodgers

The Boston Red Sox defeated the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4, powered by a go-ahead two-run home run from Ceddanne Rafaela and a two-run double from Andruw Monasterio during a five-run seventh inning. The Red Sox overcame an early Shohei Ohtani go-ahead homer and the early exit of Willson Contreras, who left after being struck in the helmet by a 95.4 mph fastball. The victory improved Boston to 4-1 on their seven-game California road trip and an impressive 21-3 since July 3.