The Boston Red Sox, who won their ninth straight game yesterday, are simply unbeatable right now. The Red Sox have been on a winning streak for the past month and a half… but not the A's. He's therefore nearing a return to action—and thus his debut with the Boston Red Sox. As of Saturday morning, the Red Sox are seven games ahead of the Twins, the top American League team currently out of playoff contention. Brett Bateman, acquired from the Cubs in exchange for Kevin Gausman, recorded his first Major League hit against the Phillies.