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Red Sox Sweep Rays, Extend 11-Game Winning Streak

7/18/2026

Summary

Red Sox Sweep

Boston Red Sox swept Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway, winning 10-0 and 5-3 on July 18, 2026.
The wins gave Boston an 11-game streak, matching its longest run in September 2016.
Boston has won 16 of its last 18 games and posted a 19-5 record in its most recent 24 contests.
Since June 25 Boston has averaged five runs per game and homered in seven of its last ten games.

Summary

Caminero Homers

Ian Seymour (6-2, 4.59) will start Saturday for Tampa Bay against Boston’s Patrick Sandoval (0-0, 2.08).
Willson Contreras returned after a five-game suspension was reduced on appeal after a benches-clearing incident with Washington.
The Rays bullpen—Craig Kimbrel, Cole Sulser and Cam Booser—recorded three hitless innings behind starter Mason Englert.
Junior Caminero hit his 29th solo homer in the third inning, keeping Tampa Bay atop the American League in team home runs.

History

Historical Context

After the Red Sox sparked an 11-game winning streak in 2026, they echo the 2004 turnaround that ended an 86-year championship drought. Managed by Terry Francona, Boston finished 98-64, rallied from a 3-0 ALCS deficit, swept the New York Yankees and won the World Series at Fenway Park, reshaping the franchise’s identity.

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Red Sox Sweep

Boston Red Sox swept Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway, winning 10-0 and 5-3 on July 18, 2026.
The wins gave Boston an 11-game streak, matching its longest run in September 2016.
Boston has won 16 of its last 18 games and posted a 19-5 record in its most recent 24 contests.
Since June 25 Boston has averaged five runs per game and homered in seven of its last ten games.

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