Red Sox beat the A’s 4-2 on Monasterio’s 2-run homer in the 10th

In a thrilling game at Sutter Health Park, Andrew Monasterio’s two-run homer in the 10th inning led the Boston Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Monasterio and Caleb Durbin each contributed three hits, while Jahmal Jones also homered, helping the Red Sox bounce back after their road winning streak was snapped. Despite leaving six runners on base in the three innings before Monasterio’s decisive hit, Boston secured the win. Aroldis Chapman earned the victory in his 900th career appearance, and Greg Weissert recorded his first save of the season. The A’s Jonah Heim hit his 500th career hit, and Lawrence Butler added a home run. Red Sox pitcher Patrick Sandoval, still seeking his first win post-surgery, allowed two runs over five innings. The series finale was set with Sonny Gray starting for Boston, while the A’s had yet to announce their pitcher. QUESTION: How might the outcome of this game influence the Red Sox’s momentum for the rest of the season?