Alex Bregman's go-ahead homer led the Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Dodgers on July 27, 2025. See how Jordan Hicks sealed the thrilling series victory.
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On a perfect Sunday afternoon at Fenway, the Boston Red Sox gave the faithful exactly what they came for: a nail-biting, comeback victory over the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers. Down by a run in the fifth, the Sox roared back, clinching a 4-3 win and a massive series victory, capped off by an absolute laser from closer Jordan Hicks to seal the deal.
Jordan Hicks threw a 99.8 mph sinker with a spin rate of 1945 rpm to get the final out, inducing a ground ball with an exit velocity of just 75.2 mph.
The turning point came in the bottom of the fifth. After Roman Anthony sparked the offense with an RBI triple, Alex Bregman stepped to the plate with the Sox trailing 3-2. He proceeded to launch his 18th home run of the season, a towering 400-foot shot to left-center that put Boston ahead for good. It was Bregman's second homer in as many days, a clear sign that the veteran is heating up at the perfect time. His season line now sits at a solid .278 with 61 RBI, and his clutch power was the undeniable difference-maker today.
While Bregman provided the winning runs, it was Jordan Hicks who slammed the door shut. Tasked with protecting a one-run lead in the ninth, Hicks was electric. He faced former Cardinal Tommy Edman for the final out and unleashed a blistering 99.8 mph sinker. Edman could only manage a weak grounder, securing Hicks' 22nd save of the season and sending the Fenway crowd into a frenzy. It was a dominant finish to a hard-fought game.
The victory was bittersweet, however, as the team announced that top prospect Marcelo Mayer has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist sprain. The injury, retroactive to July 24, is a significant blow for the rookie who has shown flashes of brilliance. The team is awaiting further evaluation to determine the severity, but any time a key young player injures their wrist, it's a major concern. To fill the roster spot, the versatile David Hamilton was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to provide some much-needed infield depth.
With this crucial series win, the Red Sox improve to 57-50 on the season. They've now won two straight and remain firmly in the hunt, sitting in third place in the brutal AL East. While they still trail the division-leading Toronto Blue Jays by 6.5 games, victories against top-tier opponents like the Dodgers are exactly what this team needs to build momentum for the final stretch of the season. Every game counts from here on out.
Today's win was a perfect encapsulation of a playoff contender: clutch hitting from a veteran leader, dominant relief pitching in a high-leverage spot, and the grit to pull out a one-run game. But the loss of Marcelo Mayer looms large, testing the team's depth at a critical time. As the Sox look ahead, they'll need to ride this momentum while hoping for good news on the injury front. This was a huge series win, but the grind is far from over.
