The Opener: Red Sox, Abreu, Orioles, McGonigle
The Boston Red Sox have secured their first 13-game winning streak since 1948 after completing a sweep of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays.
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The brief
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1, marking their 13th consecutive victory. This winning streak is the team's longest since 1948.
The victory capped off a four-game sweep of the Rays, who currently lead the East. Coverage from MLB.com, ESPN, The Boston Globe, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the historic nature of the streak and the emphatic nature of the sweep.
Yahoo Sports specifically highlighted a historic performance by Wilyer Abreu during the run. Following the conclusion of the series against the Rays, the Red Sox move forward with a 13-game win streak into the second half of the season.
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Quick answers
How long is the current Red Sox winning streak?
The Red Sox have won 13 games in a row.
When was the last time the Red Sox had a winning streak of this length?
According to MLB.com, the team has not had a 13-game win streak since 1948.
Who did the Red Sox sweep to achieve this streak?
They completed a four-game sweep of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays.
Coverage (11)
- The World Cup is leaving, but the Red Sox's magic remarkably remains Audacy · 1d ago
- Red Sox rout Rays for their first 13-game win streak since 1948 MLB.com · 1d ago
- Red Sox Rout First-Place Rays 6-1, Make It 13 in a Row Over the Monster · 1d ago
- Boston Red Sox Open Second Half with Emphatic Sweep of Tampa Bay Rays Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Red Sox rout Rays for their first 13-game win streak since 1948 MLB.com · 1d ago
- Sunny days continue as Red Sox complete four-game sweep of East-leading Rays, run historic win streak to 13 straight The Boston Globe · 1d ago
- Red Sox beat Rays in dramatic fashion to extend win streak to 12 Boston Herald · 1d ago
- Scorching-hot Red Sox rout Rays for 13th straight victory ESPN · 1d ago
- Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Red Sox make it a dozen wins in a row Pinstripe Alley · 1d ago
- Red Sox Win 12th Straight Behind Historic Wilyer Abreu Performance Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Game 98: Will Red Sox make it 13 straight? Lineups and preview for series finale vs. Rays. The Boston Globe · 1d ago
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