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Red Sox Push Winning Streak to 13 Before Hosting the Orioles, Who Have Won 7 Straight

Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer as Boston extended its win streak to 13 games.

  • On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 at Fenway Park, extending their winning streak to 13 consecutive games. Ace pitcher Sonny Gray allowed one run across six innings to improve to 12-1.
  • This winning streak represents the team's longest since 1948, fueling a postseason push after a bleak start to the season. The resurgence followed the surprise firing of manager Alex Cora, transforming the Red Sox into legitimate contenders.
  • Willson Contreras powered the offense with a 414-foot, two-run home run in the fifth inning. The lineup displayed discipline, scoring three runs without a hit in the third—their opportunistic approach at the plate.
  • Interim manager Chad Tracy acknowledged the 'incredible' run as the team prepares for the Baltimore Orioles. Fans at Fenway, previously skeptical, are buying back in, with many declaring, "I think we can officially say the Sox are back."
  • With the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaching August 3, the Red Sox continue their 10-game homestand against the Baltimore Orioles. Recent performance has sparked debate among fans over whether to buy or sell players.
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The Red Sox continues to write one of the most surprising stories of the season. With a 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, Boston completed the four-game sweep over the East American League leaders and achieved its thirteenth straight win. According to Major League Baseball (MLB), the interim-led ensemble by Chad Tracy matched the 1948 team with the second longest winning streak in the history of the franchise. In addition, it is the…

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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