Red Sox secure 13th consecutive win, defeating Rays 6-1
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Boston Red Sox won 6-1 against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, marking their 13th straight victory. Willson Contreras contributed significantly with a two-run homer, while Sonny Gray delivered a solid performance, allowing one run over six innings. After falling behind early to an inside-the-park home run from Victor Mesa Jr., the Red Sox rallied back with multiple runs in the third. They added to their lead with Contreras's homer in the fifth inning, solidifying their dominance. The Rays will next play the Toronto Blue Jays as the Red Sox continue their homestand against the Baltimore Orioles.
- •Red Sox extend winning streak to 13 games.
- •Sonny Gray improves to 12-1 with nine quality starts.
- •Contreras's two-run homer highlights the Red Sox offense.
- •Victor Mesa Jr. initially gave Rays a 1-0 lead.
- •Rays face Blue Jays next; Red Sox host Orioles.
- 9:55 PMESPN — Lucky 13: BoSox tie their 2nd-longest win streak
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox beat the Rays 6-1 behind Contreras and Gray for their 13th straight win
"Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray gave up one run and five hits over six innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 for their 13th win in a row.
"Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray gave up one run and five hits over six innings, and the Red Sox beat the Rays 6-1 on Sunday for their 13th win in a row.
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External links- ESPNJul 19, 2026, 9:55 PMLucky 13: BoSox tie their 2nd-longest win streak
Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray gave up one run and five hits over six innings, and the Red Sox beat the Rays 6-1 on Sunday for their 13th win in a row.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 8:32 PMRed Sox beat the Rays 6-1 behind Contreras and Gray for their 13th straight win
Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray gave up one run and five hits over six innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 for their 13th win in a row.
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