Boston Red Sox extend winning streak to five games over Chicago White Sox

On July 7, 2026, rookie left‑hander Payton Tolle threw six shutout innings as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox 8‑1. Andruw Monasterio and Ceddanne Rafaela each hit home runs, and Boston improved to 41‑48, winning four straight games and nine of its last 11, moving within seven games of a .500 record.

The following night, July 8, Jake Bennett allowed just four hits over seven innings as Boston blanked Chicago 5‑0, extending the winning streak to five games. Tsung‑Che Cheng recorded his first multi‑RBI game, driving in two runs, while Rafaela added an RBI double. The victory gave Boston a 10‑2 record over its last 12 games and 13‑5 over its last 18.

The streak helped the Red Sox climb out of last place in the American League East for the first time since May 23. Additionally, catcher Willson Contreras was added to the American League All‑Star roster as an injury replacement.