Full Breakdown
Sonny Gray’s 14th Win Powers Red Sox to Seventh Straight Victory
8/7/2026, 3:31:40 AM
Core Event: Dominant Shutout at Fenway
On August 5, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox 4–0 at Fenway Park. Right-hander Sonny Gray threw six innings, allowing three hits, two walks and striking out eight, earning his 14th win of the season and tying the American League lead. The victory extended Boston’s winning streak to seven games, matching the league’s longest active run.
Background & Context: A Team on a Roll
Boston’s surge has been historic. The Red Sox have won nine consecutive series—the second-longest stretch in franchise history—and have captured 30 of their last 35 games. Since June 25 the club has posted a 30-5 record, underscoring its dominance in the second half of the season.
Data & Statistics: Gray’s Season Snapshot
- Record: 14-2 (tied for major-league lead in wins)
- ERA: 2.78 over 119.2 innings
- WHIP: 1.15
- Strikeout-to-walk ratio: 106 : 32 (approximately 3.3 : 1)
- Quality starts: 12 of his last 16 appearances
Gray’s performance this season follows 14-win campaigns with Oakland in 2014 and 2016 and a 14-8 record with the St. Louis Cardinals last year.
