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Red Sox Complete Historic 9-0 Road Trip with 3-2, 10-Inning Win Over Mets
7/13/2026, 8:47:43 AM
Core Event: Ninth Straight Victory
On July 12, 2026, the Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Mets 3–2 in ten innings at Citi Field, extending their winning streak to nine games. After trailing 2–0 with one out in the ninth, a misplayed double-play ball by Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor kept the inning alive. Walks to Caleb Durbin and Andruw Monasterio loaded the bases, and Jarren Duran delivered a bloop single that tied the game. In the top of the 10th, Connor Wong sacrificed the automatic runner Masataka Yoshida to third, and Anthony Seigler drove Yoshida home with a sacrifice fly for the go-ahead run. Reliever Garrett Whitlock closed the game with a perfect 10th inning.
Background & Context
The Sox entered the series after a 14-2 surge that began June 25, when they beat the New York Yankees 6–3 despite a delayed return from Colorado due to a plane malfunction. Manager Alex Cora and most of his staff were dismissed on April 25 after a 10-17 start; interim manager Chad Tracy took over and guided Boston to a 14-2 run, including sweeps of the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago White Sox. The 9-0 road trip was the franchise’s first since July 29–August 7, 1977, when a team featuring Jim Rice, Carl Yastrzemski, and Carlton Fisk won nine straight on the West Coast.
Key Figures
- Payton Tolle (rookie left-hander) – starter, 3 2/3 innings, 7 K, 1 run.
- Brayan Bello – reliever, 4 1/3 innings, 1 run.
- Aroldis Chapman – ninth-inning closer, scoreless.
- Zach Thornton – Mets starter, 7 scoreless innings, 5 K.
- Devin Williams – Mets closer, walked two batters and allowed the tying run.
Data & Statistics
- Red Sox ERA over the last 16 games: 2.53.
- Runs per game in that span: 4.9 (versus 3.9 in the first 78 games).
- Boston’s road record after the win: 9-0, a franchise-wide best since 1977.
- Mets’ record entering the game: 40-57.
- Red Sox were 0-43 when trailing after eight innings prior to this victory.
Why It Matters
The win moved Boston to 46-48, just a half-game behind the final American League wild-card spot with 68 games remaining. It also demonstrated the Sox’s ability to generate offense in high-leverage situations, a contrast to earlier stretches where they struggled with runners in scoring position. The historic road streak revives memories of “Morgan Magic” (1988) and suggests the team could contend for a postseason berth despite a 17-27 home record.
Official Statements & Responses
Interim manager Chad Tracy praised the collective effort, noting the team “did a lot of things right” and emphasized the need to stay focused after the All-Star break. Reliever Garrett Whitlock highlighted the “fun baseball” atmosphere while acknowledging the “work we still have to do.” The organization’s chief baseball officer Craig Breslow was cited as urging front-office support for the roster as the trade deadline approaches.
Criticism & Opposition
No substantive criticism of the game’s outcome appeared in the available reports; commentary focused on the Sox’s performance and the Mets’ struggles.
On-the-Ground Reports
Eyewitness accounts described the ninth-inning error as a “gut-punch” that shifted momentum. Mets fans noted the frustration of a blown lead, while Boston supporters celebrated the “miraculous” comeback that kept the streak alive.
Verbatim Quotes
- “You can never count us out, whether that be in a playoff run or in a game,” — Anthony Seigler, Red Sox outfielder
- “That, I think, will always be a fun story for a while,” — Garrett Whitlock, reliever
- “It feels good, obviously,” — Chad Tracy, interim manager
- “They were awesome,” — Chad Tracy, interim manager (post-game)
- “We’re all happy about it, but we know that when we get back, we’ve got more work to do,” — Garrett Whitlock, reliever
