Red Sox climb back into playoff race with winning streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Boston Red Sox won their sixth consecutive game on July 9, sweeping the Chicago White Sox. They have won 14 of their last 19 games, putting them just 2.5 games back in the AL Wild Card standings. Since June 18, their record has improved from 29-43 to 14-5. Key players like Willson Contreras and strong pitching have contributed to their recent success as they head to New York for a crucial series before the All-Star break.
- •Red Sox sit 2.5 games out of AL Wild Card spot as of July 10.
- •Key player Willson Contreras added to the AL All-Star squad.
- •Red Sox have a 3.67 team ERA, ranking in the top ten in MLB.
- •Caleb Durbin has stepped up with a.815 OPS over the last 15 days.
- •Red Sox have swept the Yankees, Angels, and White Sox this month.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — By the Numbers: How the Red Sox Turned Around Their Season in July
"The Red Sox have climbed back into the American League Playoff picture, winning 14 of 19 games. Here are some of the numbers behind Boston's surge.
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