Boston Red Sox stretch winning streak to nine games as Mets stumble

The Boston Red Sox entered the All‑Star break on a nine‑game winning streak, the longest run since July of last season. They edged the New York Mets 3‑2 in the final game of a three‑game interleague series, with Anthony Siegler delivering a tie‑breaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning. Aroldis Chapman earned the win and Garrett Whitlock closed with his second save.

New York’s offense continued to sputter, going 0‑for‑8 with runners in scoring position and ranking near the bottom of the league in wRC+ and OPS. Pitcher Freddy Peralta, acquired in the offseason, lasted only 4⅓ innings, allowing two runs on three hits before a review challenge cost the Mets a critical out. His season‑to‑date line stands at 5‑8 with a 4.66 ERA.

Separately, trade speculation surfaced that the Chicago White Sox could acquire Peralta from the Mets. A proposed deal would send the right‑hander to Chicago in exchange for top‑tier prospect Mason Adams and several other minor‑league players.