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Red Sox Snap Delay, Beat Mets 6-2, Extend Streak

7/11/2026

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Red Sox Win

The Red Sox beat the Mets 6–2 on July 10, 2026, after a 24-hour charter-plane delay pushed the start to 7:50 p.m.
Pitcher Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings while catcher Anthony Seigler, outfielder Wilyer Abreu and designated hitter Masataka Yoshida produced three two-run homers and doubles.
The win gave Boston a seven-game streak, a 12–2 record since June 25, leaving it 2½ games behind AL third wild-card spot.

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Siegler Homer

Anthony Siegler hit a two-run homer, becoming the second player of Navajo heritage in MLB after Jacoby Ellsbury.
In the eighth inning, Wilyer Abreu threw out a runner at home, preserving Boston’s lead.
In the ninth inning, Abreu homered, giving the rookie a bounce-back before the All-Star break.
An Apple TV commentator called Siegler’s homer “a shot of caffeine for this team,” noting its impact.

History

Historical Context

Jacoby Ellsbury, the first Navajo-heritage player, debuted with the Boston Red Sox in 2007 after being selected 23rd overall in the 2005 draft and helped win the 2007 World Series. His breakthrough opened doors for Indigenous talent, and on July 10 2026 Anthony Seigler became the second Navajo-heritage major leaguer when his two-run homer sparked a Red Sox win.

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Red Sox Win

The Red Sox beat the Mets 6–2 on July 10, 2026, after a 24-hour charter-plane delay pushed the start to 7:50 p.m.
Pitcher Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings while catcher Anthony Seigler, outfielder Wilyer Abreu and designated hitter Masataka Yoshida produced three two-run homers and doubles.
The win gave Boston a seven-game streak, a 12–2 record since June 25, leaving it 2½ games behind AL third wild-card spot.

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