Boston Aims for First 9-0 Road Trip Since 1977

The Red Sox entered the final game of a three-game series at Citi Field seeking to finish a nine-game road winning streak—the first perfect road trip since a July 29–August 7, 1977 sweep of the California Angels, Seattle and Oakland. An 8-0 run, sparked by a 4-0 win on Saturday, set the stage for a decisive showdown with the New York Mets.

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Boston’s resurgence began on June 25 with a 6-3 victory over the Yankees after a delayed arrival from Colorado caused by a mechanical issue. Since that win, the club has posted a 14-2 run, improving its ERA to 2.53 and raising its scoring average to 4.9 runs per game over the last 16 contests (up from 3.9 runs per game through the first 78). The team, which started the season 10-17, climbed from last place in the American League to within a half-game of the final wild-card spot.

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Interim manager Chad Tracy has leaned heavily on the bullpen, opting for a three-reliever shutout on Saturday and positioning Chad Durbin in the cleanup spot for the first time this year. Key offensive bursts came from Andruw Monasterio and Masataka Yoshida, each delivering two-run homers, while rookie left-hander Payton Tolle (5-6, 3.14 ERA) prepared for the series finale. On the Mets side, rookie Zach Thornton (0-1, 4.35 ERA) started, confronting a New York lineup that ranks near the bottom of the league in batting average (.234), on-base percentage (.304) and slugging (.381).

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Tracy emphasized the contrast between the current stretch and the season’s early struggles, noting the team’s improved “vibes” and disciplined approach at the plate. Green praised Thornton’s aggressiveness, highlighting his willingness to “fill up the strike zone.” Both managers acknowledged that the surge does not erase the work required to sustain success, especially as Boston prepares to open a home series against AL East-leading Tampa Bay.

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• “You can never count us out, whether that be in a playoff run or in a game,” — Anthony Seigler

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• “That, I think, will always be a fun story for a while,” — Garrett Whitlock

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• “Where we're at right now, based on where we were three weeks ago, you couldn't ask for much more,” — Chad Tracy

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• “It feels good, obviously,” — Chad Tracy

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• “Most days, he's gonna fill up the strike zone and he's gonna attack,” — Andy Green

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