The Boston Red Sox continue to struggle post-All-Star break, suffering their fourth consecutive loss in a 9-8 defeat to the Colorado Rockies in a 12-inning game. Ezequiel Tovar, despite being sick, delivered the game-winning single for the Rockies. The Red Sox had previously lost a series to the Dodgers, with notable performances from Tyler O’Neill, who hit two two-run home runs in a 7-6 extra-inning loss. Boston's bullpen issues and critical errors, such as O’Neill getting doubled off in a game against the Dodgers, have contributed to their slide. Manager Alex Cora was ejected after the 11th inning of the Rockies game, expressing frustration over umpire decisions. The Sox now find themselves one game out of a playoff spot, amplifying the pressure as the trade deadline approaches.