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Red Sox win 13-inning thriller to extend winning streak to eight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:34 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Red Sox win 13-inning thriller to extend winning streak to eight

Summary

The Boston Red Sox secured an exciting 13-inning victory over the Chicago White Sox on August 6 at Fenway Park, marking their eighth consecutive win. Caleb Durbin's walk-off single capped off a game filled with lead changes, where the Red Sox came back from multiple deficits. They now sit just half a game behind the New York Yankees in the standings. Boston's current form has seen them win 31 of their last 36 games, greatly improving their playoff chances.

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By the Numbers

•Red Sox came back from trailing five times during the game
•Caleb Durbin hit the decisive walk-off single in the 13th inning
•Boston extended their winning streak to eight games
•Red Sox have now swept the season series with the White Sox
•Red Sox climbed to within half a game of the Yankees in the standings

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7:34 PMYahoo Sports — The Red Sox 8th Straight Win Was The Craziest Game Of The Year

What they're saying

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The Red Sox have won 31 of 36 games, including their current eight-game winning streak, but none was as crazy as last night's 13-inning victory over the White Sox
— Yahoo Sports

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