Red Sox Cap Off First-Half Win Streak With Comeback Against Mets
Red Sox extend historic road streak as Mets' first-half struggles deepen
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The Boston Red Sox clinched their eighth consecutive win with a shutout victory over the New York Mets, marking their best start to a road trip since 1977. Coverage highlights the Red Sox’s resilience on the road, with *The Boston Globe*, *ESPN*, and *Yahoo Sports* emphasizing their dominance in the series. *The Boston Herald* and *Over the Monster* underscore the rarity of their streak, comparing it to a 1977 milestone.
Next steps include monitoring whether the Red Sox can sustain this form into the second half, while the Mets’ defensive lapses and Lindor’s performance will draw further scrutiny. The team’s wild-card push remains the key narrative as the season progresses.
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Quick answers
How many games have the Red Sox won in a row?
The Red Sox have won eight consecutive games as of the latest matchup.
Are the Red Sox in wild-card contention?
Yes, they are currently just half a game behind a wild-card spot.
Which player is under scrutiny for the Mets’ loss?
Francisco Lindor’s performance and a costly error are being highlighted in coverage.
How rare is this Red Sox road trip streak?
Coverage notes it as the best start to a road trip since 1977.
Coverage (8)
- Mets stumble to 40-57 record, worst first half since 1995 CBS News · 4h ago
- Red Sox 3-2 Mets (Jul 12, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 4h ago
- 9 straight wins, all on the road?! Red Sox pull off team feat not seen since '77 MLB.com · 4h ago
- With eighth win in a row, a shutout of the Mets, the Red Sox are just a half-game out of a wild-card spot The Boston Globe · 4h ago
- Francisco Lindor, Mets react to costly error that caps off nightmare first-half of 2026 season Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Two homers power 8th straight Red Sox win, best start to road trip since ’77 Boston Herald · 4h ago
- Surging Red Sox top Mets, cap first 9-0 road trip since 1977 ESPN · 4h ago
- Red Sox Cap Off First-Half Win Streak With Comeback Against Mets Over the Monster · 4h ago
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