Red Sox chase division title with ongoing 12-game win streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Boston Red Sox enter Sunday trailing the American League East by seven games. Their current 12-game win streak has revived their playoff hopes, placing them back in the wild card race. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are struggling without Aaron Judge, who remains sidelined. The Red Sox will face the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, attempting to complete a sweep. With four games left against both the Rays and Yankees, the Red Sox need strong performances in those matchups to improve their postseason positioning.
- •Red Sox trail AL East by seven games entering Sunday.
- •Team on a 12-game win streak, pushing for wild card spot.
- •Yankees falter without Aaron Judge, increasing Red Sox chances.
- •Upcoming games against Rays and Yankees crucial for division race.
- •Both series scheduled after mid-August with potential player returns.
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"The Boston Red Sox trail by seven games in the American League East going into Sunday
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