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Red Sox Extend Historic 32-5 Run, Add Three Players

8/9/2026

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Summary

Red Sox Add

Boston Red Sox added catcher Adley Rutschman, pitcher Erik Miller and outfielder Eli White on August 4, 2026.
They did not acquire Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz, who is hitting .274/.356/.504 with 20 homers, 54 RBIs and 21 steals.
Top prospect Franklin Arias was promoted to Triple-A after a .318 average, 19 homers and a .993 OPS in Double-A.

Summary

Red Sox Surge

The Red Sox have posted a 32-5 record since June 25, the best 37-game stretch in franchise history.
They are 64-51 overall and have won 11 of their past 12 games.
A win on Sunday would give Boston a 10-game series streak, the longest since 1912.
The 32-5 stretch makes the team the 10th since 1900 to win 27-plus games in 30, joining 2017 Cleveland Indians and 1977 Kansas City Royals.

History

Historical Context

In 1912 the Red Sox won 105 games (a .691 winning pct) and posted a ten-game series streak, a franchise record that lasted a century. The 2018 team broke that mark with 108 wins, echoing the early dominance that began with the 1903 World Series. The 2026 squad, 32-5 since June 25, now matches that historic pace.

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Red Sox Add

Boston Red Sox added catcher Adley Rutschman, pitcher Erik Miller and outfielder Eli White on August 4, 2026.
They did not acquire Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz, who is hitting .274/.356/.504 with 20 homers, 54 RBIs and 21 steals.
Top prospect Franklin Arias was promoted to Triple-A after a .318 average, 19 homers and a .993 OPS in Double-A.

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