Red Sox complete three-game sweep of White Sox, achieve historic feat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:08 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on August 5, 2026, completing a three-game series sweep. This victory marked the Red Sox's ninth consecutive series win, a streak not seen since 1912. After a challenging first half of the season at 46-48, the team has turned around, now over 11 games above.500. Their performance has propelled them into contention for the American League Wild Card and positioned them third in the AL East. The Red Sox aim to continue this momentum against their division rivals, the New York Yankees.
- •Red Sox sweep White Sox, winning three games in a row.
- •They achieve their longest winning series in 114 years.
- •Boston's record improves to 57-46 after the sweep.
- •The team is now competing for an AL Wild Card spot.
- •Red Sox are positioned third in the AL East.
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox make history not seen in 114 years
"After defeating the Chicago White Sox, the Red Sox not only one the series, but achieved a feat not done since 1912
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