Red Sox strive for fourth sweep as pitching drives turnaround
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have won 13 of their last 15 games, looking to sweep their fourth series this weekend. Strong pitching has been critical, with Sonny Gray leading the rotation, posting an 11-1 record. Recent acquisitions, including Willson Contreras, have also contributed significantly. Boston aims for a Wild Card spot, currently just 0.5 games behind. They may target further roster improvements ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Red Sox are 13-2 in last 15 games, sweeping three of four series.
- •Sonny Gray has emerged as the ace with an 11-1 record.
- •Willson Contreras and other new players are key contributors.
- •Boston is 0.5 games behind the final Wild Card spot.
- •Team plans to pursue additional talent before the trade deadline.
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox have become MLB's hottest team as pitching and offseason additions fuel dramatic turnaround
"Boston looked like they were out of the playoff race just a couple weeks ago. Now, they seem like they can't be beat.
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