Red Sox complete sweep of White Sox in extra innings game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:39 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
On August 6, the Boston Red Sox swept the Chicago White Sox after winning 12-11 in 13 innings. Caleb Durbin secured the victory with a walk-off single. This marks Boston's sixth consecutive sweep of a first-place team this season. Since June 24, the Red Sox have an impressive 30-5 record, significantly improving their standings in the American League East, now trailing the New York Yankees by just one game and the Tampa Bay Rays by five games.
- •Red Sox are 30-5 since June 24
- •They completed a series sweep against the AL Central-leading White Sox
- •Caleb Durbin hit a walk-off single in the 13th inning
- •Boston is just one game behind the Yankees
- •Red Sox have swept six first-place teams this season
- 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — Another sweep puts Red Sox in incredible MLB history amid blazing hot streak
"The Red Sox continue to make history as their scorching run since the end of June doesn't seem to be in danger of ending anytime soon.
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