BOSTON – An early four-run lead was not nearly enough for the A’s on Monday night at Fenway Park as they dropped the opener of their three-game series versus the defending World Series champion Red Sox, 9-4.
After a scoreless first, the visitors came out swinging in the top of the second inning, plating all four of their runs in the frame to gain the early advantage.
Jurickson Profar sparked the rally with a pulled single into the left-field corner which one-hopped the Green Monster, scoring Chad Pinder and Ramon Laureano. Josh Phegley and Matt Chapman each followed with RBI hits.