Wilyer Abreu shines with two homers in Red Sox's 12th straight win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Wilyer Abreu led the Boston Red Sox to a 7-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on July 18, extending their winning streak to 12 games. Abreu hit two crucial home runs, including a game-winner in the seventh inning. The Red Sox, who were trailing 6-3 entering the seventh, mounted a comeback with a four-run rally. This victory marks Boston's longest winning streak in over 20 years, moving them over.500 for only the second time this season. The team capitalized on late-game opportunities against the Rays' relievers to secure the win.
- •Abreu becomes the first Red Sox player with back-to-back multi-homer games since 2016.
- •The Red Sox rallied from a three-run deficit for the first time this season.
- •Boston's pitching struggled, with Patrick Sandoval allowing five runs over five innings.
- •Jahmai Jones had a memorable first start, tying the game with a two-run homer.
- •Aroldis Chapman faced challenges but secured the save to end the game.
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox reactions: Wilyer Abreu’s heroics (another 2-HR game) help win streak reach 12
"The Red Sox looked like they were headed toward the end of a long winning streak Saturday. Then, Wilyer Abreu took over.
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