Boston Red Sox set franchise record with 21 wins in July 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:53 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Boston Red Sox secured a historic July by winning 21 of 25 games, achieving a franchise record winning percentage of.840. On July 31, they concluded the month with a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking their fifth win in six games. This performance has put them in contention for playoff positioning, currently tied with the Chicago White Sox for the AL's third-best record at 58-51. The successful month has been largely attributed to contributions from players like Wilson Contreras, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Sonny Gray. If they maintain their current pace, the Red Sox could solidify their playoff chances.
- •Boston Red Sox finished July with a 21-4 record.
- •The Red Sox achieved this month's highest winning percentage in franchise history.
- •They are currently tied with the Chicago White Sox in the AL standings.
- •The team's recent successes include wins against both strong and weak opponents.
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox beat Dodgers, secure franchise's best-ever win percentage in full calendar month after going 21-4 in July
- 9:53 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox make franchise history with spectacular July run
"The Boston Red Sox enjoyed an incredible run of games in July, winning more than 80% and making history in the process. On the final day of July, the Boston Red Sox beat the reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
"Boston turned its season around, in large part thanks to a franchise-record-tying 15-game win streak that thrust the Red Sox back into the postseason conversation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 2:42 PMRed Sox beat Dodgers, secure franchise's best-ever win percentage in full calendar month after going 21-4 in July
Boston turned its season around, in large part thanks to a franchise-record-tying 15-game win streak that thrust the Red Sox back into the postseason conversation.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:53 AMBoston Red Sox make franchise history with spectacular July run
The Boston Red Sox enjoyed an incredible run of games in July, winning more than 80% and making history in the process. On the final day of July, the Boston Red Sox beat the reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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