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Red Sox extend win streak to five games with 6-3 victory over Nationals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:13 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Red Sox extend win streak to five games with 6-3 victory over Nationals

Summary

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Washington Nationals 6-3 at Fenway Park on Monday, extending their winning streak to five games. Wilson Contreras contributed a three-run homer, marking his 18th of the season, while Caleb Durbin also hit a home run. The Red Sox pitchers have now recorded 12 consecutive quality starts. James Wood hit his 21st homer for Washington, and CJ Abrams added a two-run double in the sixth. The two teams meet again Tuesday for the second game of their series.

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By the Numbers

•Contreras and Durbin both hit home runs for Boston.
•Miles Mikolas allowed six runs over seven innings for the Nationals.
•Wilyer Abreu and Carlos Narváez drove in runs with sacrifice flies.
•Ranger Suarez earned his fourth win, pitching six innings with eight strikeouts.
•Next game features Cade Cavalli for the Nationals against Connelly Early for the Red Sox.

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2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Contreras and Durbin homer as Red Sox extend win streak to 5 games with 6-3 win over Nationals

What they're saying

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Wilson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Caleb Durbin added a home run of his own, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games. Contreras opened the scoring for Boston with his 18th homer of the year to jump out to a 3-1 lead before Durbin followed with a solo shot to left two batters later.
— Yahoo Sports

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