Red Sox win 12-11 in 13 innings against White Sox, extend winning streak
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 in 13 innings on August 6, matching their eighth consecutive victory. The game featured multiple lead changes; the White Sox led 3-0 early, but the Red Sox tied it several times, finally winning with Caleb Durbin's hit in the 13th. Since June 24, the Red Sox have posted a remarkable 31-5 record, marking one of the best turnaround runs in MLB history. They are currently positioned in the second AL wild-card spot, just half a game behind the New York Yankees.
- •Red Sox extend winning streak to eight games.
- •Game featured numerous lead changes and late-game heroics.
- •Red Sox are 31-5 since June 24, an impressive turnaround.
- •They currently hold the second AL wild-card spot.
- •Positioning tightens as they chase the Yankees and Rays.
- 3:25 PMCBS MLB — The Red Sox can't lose, and they're looking more and more like serious World Series contenders
"The Red Sox, who are 31-5 since June 24, picked up the craziest win of their historic streak on Thursday night
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