Red Sox riding nine-game winning streak, transform season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are on a nine-game winning streak as of August 7, 2026, improving their record to 63-51 after previously being 14 games under.500. This remarkable turnaround includes a sweep of the Dodgers in Los Angeles and three wins over the White Sox, during which they have scored 66 runs. Players like Willson Contreras and Ceddanne Rafaela are providing significant contributions with both power and average. Pitcher Sonny Gray's standout performance includes a 14-2 record and a 2.78 ERA. Despite the strong run, the Red Sox still face challenges after their difficult start to the season.
- •Boston has a 31-5 record since June 25, 2026.
- •They scored 66 runs during their nine-game winning streak.
- •Willson Contreras has 23 home runs and 70 RBIs this season.
- •Sonny Gray holds a 14-2 record with a 2.78 ERA.
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"Nobody in baseball should want to play the Boston Red Sox right now. Boston has gone from sitting 14 games under .500 at 32-46 on June 25 to 63-51 entering Friday. That’s a ridiculous 31-5 stretch that has completely transformed its season. And lately, they’ve been nearly impossible to beat. The Red Sox have won…
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