Red Sox Win Series Over Dodgers as Bregman Homers, Chapman Injured

The Boston Red Sox secured a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, clinching their first series win since the All-Star break. Alex Bregman was pivotal with a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning, while rookie Roman Anthony contributed an RBI triple despite a potential leg injury. Dodgers starter Dustin May allowed four runs over five innings, and Boston's Walker Buehler, pitching against his former team for the first time, struggled with control but limited damaging hits before leaving after 4 2/3 innings. The Red Sox bullpen, despite closer Aroldis Chapman leaving with an apparent injury and reduced fastball velocity, held the Dodgers scoreless in the final innings, with Jordan Hicks earning his second save. Michael Conforto led the Dodgers offensively with a solo homer and two doubles. The win improved Boston’s home record to 11-2 in their past 13 games at Fenway Park and marked a significant statement for the Red Sox as a postseason contender.