Red Sox Sweep Mets in Extra Innings

Turbulent Travel, Tough Arrival

The Red Sox arrived in New York after a grueling trek that spanned nearly 24 hours. Their charter suffered two mechanical hiccups, forcing a brief layover in Chicago after a win over the White Sox. The delay became an inside joke, with players sporting T‑shirts reading “Show and Go Airlines, See You at 4:15.” By Saturday the team was already on the road, ready for a crucial series against the Mets.

Late‑Inning Drama Delivers Victory

Sunday’s game hinged on a ninth‑inning miscue by shortstop Francisco Lindor, whose error allowed two runs to score. The Red Sox clung to a 2‑2 tie until the tenth, when Anthony Siegler plated the winning run with a sacrifice fly. Garrett Whitlock earned the save with a perfect inning, sealing a 3‑2 triumph over the struggling Mets.

First 9‑0 Road Trip in Nearly Five Decades

Boston’s clean sweep marks the franchise’s first 9‑0 road trip since a 1977 jaunt to California, Seattle and Oakland. The Red Sox outscored the Mets 13‑4 across the series, which began less than three hours after their late arrival. Their current stretch includes victories over the Los Angeles Angels, Chicago White Sox, and the Mets. The surge has propelled them to 14 wins in 16 games and 17 in 22, lifting them from last place in the American League to within a half‑game of the final wild‑card spot.

Rebuilding Momentum Under Interim Management

After a 10‑17 start, Boston fired manager Alex Cora and much of his staff on April 25. Interim manager Chad Tracy guided a 14‑2 run beginning June 25, including a win over the New York Yankees after a delayed return from Colorado. The Red Sox now post a 2.53 ERA and average 4.9 runs per game over their last 16 contests, up from 3.9 runs in the first 78. “Where we’re at right now, based on where we were three weeks ago, you couldn’t ask for much more,” Tracy said.

Home Struggles Continue

Boston remains a league‑worst 17‑27 at home, where they open a series against AL East leader Tampa Bay on Friday. The club has never reached the playoffs in a season when its record dips below .500 at Fenway. The contrast between road success and home woes highlights the work still needed. “Any big league win is hard to get, so to be able to string some together is really good,” Whitlock reflected, “but we know what’s ahead when we get back.”