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Red Sox Stretch Winning Streak to 11, Doubleheader Sweep.

7/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 10-0 and 5-3 doubleheader victory over Tampa Bay Rays.
Jake Bennett threw six scoreless innings in Game 1, allowing only one hit.
Wilyer Abreu hit two home runs and Willson Contreras homered in his return.
Boston is eyeing a trade for Nationals infielder Luis García Jr. while Garrett Crochet’s IL stay could extend to 120 days, voiding his 2031 option.

History

Historical Context

In 1906, player-manager Frank Chance led the Chicago Cubs to a 116-win, .763 winning-percentage season—the highest modern-era mark—and a 20-game lead over the New York Giants. Such dominance echoed later long runs, like the Cubs’ 21-game streak in 1935 and the Giants’ 26-game streak in 1916, underscoring how winning streaks have repeatedly reshaped pennant races.

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Story summary

Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 10-0 and 5-3 doubleheader victory over Tampa Bay Rays.
Jake Bennett threw six scoreless innings in Game 1, allowing only one hit.
Wilyer Abreu hit two home runs and Willson Contreras homered in his return.
Boston is eyeing a trade for Nationals infielder Luis García Jr. while Garrett Crochet’s IL stay could extend to 120 days, voiding his 2031 option.

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