Boston Red Sox Surge Ahead of All-Star Break

Red Sox Clinch Road Trip Success

After dropping two of three to Washington, Boston embarked on a nine‑game road trip. Over the last two weeks Boston has won 11 of 13 games, a stretch that opened with a four‑game sweep of the Yankees at Fenway. They swept the Angels and then swept the first‑place White Sox, moving into striking distance of the AL wild‑card. The winning streak reached six games before the team headed to Queens for a weekend series with the Mets.

Caleb Durbin’s Impact Drives Momentum

Third‑base rookie Caleb Durbin attributes the climb to “playing winning baseball,” noting the club finally flipped to the winning side after being close for a stretch, per Ian Browne of MLB.com. He has hit eight home runs since June 10, a total that helped decide Wednesday’s victory, with his two‑run shot off Anthony Kay delivering the margin of victory. Durbin says he still feels he has more room to grow and is focused on delivering consistent at‑bats, per Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe.

Pitching Revival Boosts the Run

Interim manager Chad Tracy highlighted a strong return from Patrick Sandoval, who made his first MLB start since June 2024 after Tommy John surgery. Sandoval logged 4.1 innings, allowing one run on five hits with five strikeouts and one walk on 65 pitches. Tracy praised the pitcher’s velocity and command, calling it “pretty darn good” after a long layoff, per Ian Browne.

All‑Star Absence and Next Steps

Boston will face the Mets without All‑Star first baseman Willson Contreras, who is serving a five‑game suspension that was reduced by two games. Winning the series without its top home‑run hitter would underscore the depth and momentum of the club heading into the break. The Red Sox aim to keep the roll going as they prepare for the All‑Star break, looking to finish the weekend series strongly in Queens.