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2 clusters · 21 sources · 5 days · First seen 5 days ago · Last updated about 22 hours ago

Categories: SPORTS

Boston Red Sox midseason winning streak

Entities: Jarren Duran · Kevin Gausman · Toronto Blue Jays · Ranger Suárez · Boston Red Sox

Overview

After acquiring infielder Caleb Durbin in early July, the Boston Red Sox saw a dramatic boost in offensive production, with Durbin posting a .304/.353/.551 line in his first 48 games and delivering a clutch home run. The surge helped Boston extend its winning streak to 14 games, moving the club into a Wild Card position and keeping it within reach of the AL East lead.

A few days later the Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6‑1 at Fenway, marking their sixth straight series victory and stretching the run to 17 wins in the last 19 games. Key contributions came from returning pitcher Ranger Suárez, Jarren Duran’s two‑run single, Jahmai Jones’s pinch‑hit double and Ceddanne Rafaela’s RBI single.

Following that game, Boston activated newly acquired infielder Curtis Mead—who arrived in a trade that sent left‑hander Connelly Early to Washington—adding depth to the infield. The Red Sox then turned west for a seven‑game road trip, opening against the Oakland Athletics, as they continued to chase a playoff berth.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 7 SOURCES] The Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on July 26, 2026 at Fenway Park. (multiple AP and game‑recap articles)
[● 6 SOURCES] Ranger Suárez started for Boston, returning from the injured list, and pitched four scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out six. (multiple AP and recap reports)
[● 6 SOURCES] Greg Weissert earned the win for Boston after a scoreless relief inning. (Associated Press game recaps)
[● 6 SOURCES] Kevin Gausman started for Toronto, gave up three runs over six innings and remained winless in his past 11 starts with a 5.93 ERA since May 22. (Associated Press recaps)
[● 6 SOURCES] Jarren Duran recorded two RBI singles in the game. (Game recaps)
[● 6 SOURCES] Jahmai Jones hit a pinch‑hit two‑run double. (Game recaps)
[● 6 SOURCES] The Red Sox have won six consecutive series and 17 of their last 19 games. (Associated Press series recap)
[● 2 SOURCES] The Red Sox added infielder Curtis Mead to the active roster after trading left‑hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals. (Red Sox roster‑move announcement and AP recap)

Timeline

about 22 hours ago

[SPORTS] 20 sources
Boston Red Sox beat Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 to clinch sixth straight series win
The Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 at Fenway on July 26, 2026, with Ranger Suárez returning from the injured list to throw four scoreless innings. The win gave Boston its sixth straight series‐s
5 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Boston Red Sox surge as Caleb Durbin fuels 14‑game winning streak
Caleb Durbin’s hot bat lifts the Boston Red Sox into a Wild Card spot and a 14‑game winning streak after his trade following Alex Bregman's exit.

Sources

brandonsun.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · centralmaine.com · deadspin.com · dose.ca · heavy.com · iClarified.com · indenrigsministeriet.dk · jaysinthehouse.com · mymotherlode.com · nesn.com · predictem.com · pressherald.com · si.com · theathletic.co.uk · theathletic.com · tribuna.com.mx · troyrecord.com · whdh.com · worldbaseball.com · wtop.com

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