Red Sox reactions: Everything to know as Boston reaches .500 for first time since March 28
The Boston Red Sox have returned to a .500 winning percentage for the first time since March 28, fueled by an 11-game winning streak.
📍 Aftermath
The Red Sox swept a doubleheader against the Rays to reach a .500 winning percentage for the first time since March 28. The team extended their winning streak to 11 games, their longest in a decade, and moved into an AL wild-card spot.
Epilogue added 63d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The Boston Red Sox have achieved a .500 record after completing a doubleheader sweep of the Rays on July 17, 2026. The victory marks the team's 11th consecutive win, a streak that includes scores of 10-0 and 5-3.
Coverage from MLB.com and Yahoo Sports emphasizes that this is the team's longest winning streak in a decade and represents an unprecedented piece of MLB history. Reports from The Boston Globe and MassLive focus on the team's return to .500 and the rising stock of specific players following the sweep.
Following the streak, the Red Sox have moved into an AL wild-card spot. Future coverage will likely focus on Game 97 against the Rays.
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Red Sox reactions: Everything to know as Boston reaches .500 for first time since March 28 MassLive · 65d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
When was the last time the Red Sox were at .500?
According to MassLive, the team last reached .500 on March 28.
How long has it been since the Red Sox had an 11-game winning streak?
MLB.com and Yahoo Sports report this is the team's first 11-game win streak in 10 years.
What is the current postseason standing for the Red Sox?
Yahoo Sports reports that the team has moved into an AL wild-card spot.
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