BOSTON-- The Boston Red Sox kept on rolling on Friday night, defeating the Athletics 13-1 extending their winning streak to nine. Despite the offensive onslaught brought down by the Boston lineup on the Athletics pitching staff, it was rookie left-hander Payton Tolle who stole the show with his historical performance on the mound.

The Boston Red Sox have signed right-handed pitcher Morgan McSweeney to a minor league contract, according to a report Monday, just hours before the club was set to open a series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada.

11. The Red Sox had a rare bullpen game. Brayan Bello allowed just one run and struck out four in four innings. Tyron Guerrero tossed a perfect sixth inning and Jovani Morán tossed a perfect seventh. But Whitlock and Chapman failed to finish it off.

The Boston Red Sox wrap up their series with the Athletics with Erik Miller getting the start as the opening pitcher.

Wilyer Abreu has continued to spark the Red Sox during their ascent in the standings.

BOSTON — Wilyer Abreu is back in the Red Sox lineup Sunday. He was scratched Saturday due to some swelling after fouling a ball off his lower leg Friday. He will serve as the DH and Eli White will play right field.

The Red Sox are just the seventh team since 1920 to win 27 or more in a 30-game span, and the only team to begin their run under .500.

Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy provided the latest news on outfielder Roman Anthony and trade acquisition Adley Rutschman.