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Red Sox Push Win Streak to 11 Games, Reach .500 with 5-3 Win over Rays to Sweep Doubleheader
- On Friday, the Boston Red Sox swept the Tampa Bay Rays in a doubleheader at Fenway, extending their winning streak to 11 games and reaching.500 at 48-48 for the first time since March 28.
- Interim manager Chad Tracy credited a flexible offensive approach for the turnaround, stating the team focuses on "It's just take what the game gives you." The offense averaged 5.7 runs per game during the streak.
- Wilyer Abreu homered twice in the nightcap to propel Boston to a 5-3 victory. All-Star Willson Contreras, returning from a five-game suspension, added a pivotal solo shot to secure the sweep.
- In Friday's opener, rookie starter Jake Bennett tossed six scoreless innings to lead Boston to a 10-0 win. The victory placed the team in possession of the American League's final Wild Card spot.
- Boston aims for 12 consecutive wins on Saturday, with first pitch against Tampa Bay scheduled for 4:10 p.m. Boston LHP Patrick Sandoval is slated to face Tampa Bay LHP Ian Seymour in the matchup.
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Red Sox rally from 3 down to win 12th in a row
Wilyer Abreu's second home run of the game lifts Boston to a comeback victory over Tampa Bay.
·Lewiston, United States
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