The Athletics' Henry Bolte, right, gestures next to Red Sox second baseman Anthony Seigler, left, after stealing second base Sunday in Boston. The Red Sox had won their past nine series, with the last loss coming June 29-July 1 against the Nationals. Some “small ball” helped give the Red Sox a 3-2 edge, with two unearned runs against J.T. Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida was back but didn’t play after staying away Saturday because of illness. Red Sox: RHP Sonny Gray (14-2, 2.78) starts the opener of a four-game series Monday at the Toronto Blue Jays.