Boston Red Sox defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 · MLB · Boston Red Sox 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 4
The Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Boston Red Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 12 runs combined.
Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers final score and game recap
The Boston Red Sox won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jake Bennett (Boston Red Sox): 5.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Ceddanne Rafaela (Boston Red Sox): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Emmet Sheehan (Los Angeles Dodgers): 2.2 innings, 5 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Andy Pages (Los Angeles Dodgers): 2-for-5, 3 RBIs.
Who covered the spread in Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers?
The Boston Red Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 4 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5.
Did Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 12 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 3.5.
The total opened at 9 and closed at 8.5.
Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Boston Red Sox 60-51 in the 2026 regular season (25-29 at home, 35-22 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 55 of 109 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 45 times and under 59 times, with 5 pushes. That made it five straight wins for the Boston Red Sox.
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 69-43 in the 2026 regular season (33-23 at home, 36-20 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 50 of 110 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 52 times and under 57 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What's next for Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers?
Next for the Boston Red Sox: the Chicago White Sox at home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: at the Chicago Cubs on Monday, August 3, 2026.