Red Sox extend winning streak to 13 games, climb AL East standings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Boston Red Sox achieved their 13th consecutive win on July 20, improving their record to 50-48 after a recent sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays. This winning streak began on July 3 when the team was last in the American League East at 37-48. The Red Sox have won 18 of their last 20 games, thanks in part to strong pitching, with a league-best 2.27 ERA during this stretch. The Red Sox are now positioned for a wild card spot as they prepare for upcoming games against division rivals Baltimore and Toronto.
- •Boston's winning streak ranks as the second-longest in franchise history.
- •The Red Sox previously stood at 37-48 before starting their streak.
- •Boston's pitching has recorded 19 quality starts in 27 games.
- •The team is set to face Baltimore and Toronto next.
- •They have climbed four spots in power rankings to No. 15.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — MLB power rankings: Red Sox win streak hits 13 as worst-to-first quest continues
"Red Sox climbing AL East standings with historic winning streak.
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