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Red Sox secure 82nd win, guaranteed a winning season in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:34 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Red Sox secure 82nd win, guaranteed a winning season in 2026

Summary

The Boston Red Sox achieved their 82nd win of the season on September 13, defeating the Kansas City Royals 4-1 at Fenway Park. This victory assures that the Red Sox will finish the 2026 season with a record above.500, marking a significant turnaround after a challenging start. Prior to last season’s 89 wins, the Sox had struggled for three consecutive years, highlighting the importance of this season's success. The team's current form stems from a recent rally after a sluggish performance that nearly led to a fifth sub-.500 finish in seven years.

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By the Numbers

•Red Sox win their 82nd game of 2026 season
•Defeated Kansas City Royals 4-1 at Fenway Park
•Red Sox will finish season over.500
•Team had previously struggled with several sub-.500 seasons
•Performance indicates a recovery from a challenging start

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1:34 PMYahoo Sports — The Red Sox will finish over .500 in 2026

What they're saying

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Good morning! As I wrote last night, yesterday’s win against the Royals was subtly important for the Sox. I was looking at things in the context of the team’s recent sluggish play heading into a tough roadtrip. But it was important in another sense: it was their 82nd win, meaning the Red Sox will finish […]
— Yahoo Sports

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