Gray's 9th straight quality start leads Sox to 4th consecutive sweep

The Boston Red Sox completed a four-game sweep of the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays with a 6-1 victory on Sunday, July 19, 2026, extending their winning streak to 13 consecutive games, tied for the second-longest in franchise history dating back to the 1948 team. Interim manager Chad Tracy's squad has gone 18-2 in a remarkable late-season run after nearly falling out of contention in late June. Pitcher Sonny Gray recorded his ninth straight quality start despite allowing an inside-the-park home run to Victor Mesa Jr., helping secure the win.