Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 50-48, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox topped the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 at Fenway Park.
No need to overthink this one. They've taken 7 of 7 this week. Moving right along. On top of that, winning by 5 last night moved the needle.
Red Sox Game on July 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Payton Tolle (5-6, 3.11 ERA) vs Shane Baz (4-9, 4.19 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 3 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox topped the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Willson Contreras went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
56 | 42 | .571 | L5 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
55 | 44 | .556 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
50 | 48 | .510 | 6.0 | W13 |
|
Orioles
|
|
49 | 51 | .490 | 8.0 | W7 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
46 | 53 | .465 | 10.5 | L1 |
Boston Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +27 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .283 | .931 | 64 | |
| 15 | .264 | .795 | 49 | |
| 13 | .190 | .594 | 48 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 2.05 | 1.21 | 30.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.06 | 0.91 | 35.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.61 | 0.94 | 41.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Red Sox News
The Boston Red Sox are on fire, extending their remarkable win streak to 13 games after a decisive 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, the team that entered the series leading the AL East. Sonny Gray delivered another stellar performance, notching his ninth consecutive quality start, further solidifying his role as a vital cog in this winning machine. Meanwhile, Willson Contreras added his spark with a two-run homer, helping the Sox sweep the Rays in their fourth consecutive series. With the team now sitting at 50-48, the trade deadline looms, and the struggling New York Mets may just be the ideal trade partner. The energy at Fenway Park is electric as fans revel in the team's best stretch since 1948, leaving everyone to wonder just how high this streak can go.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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