Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on July 14, 2025, for their 10th straight win. Bello, Rafaela & Chapman star as Boston surges into the All-Star break.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you thought you had this team figured out, they rip off ten straight wins. The Boston Red Sox are officially scorching hot, heading into the All-Star break on the heels of a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The win completed a series sweep and marked their tenth consecutive victory, a feat not seen in Boston since the magical 2018 season. Fenway Park was buzzing, and for the first time in a while, the conversation isn't about what could be, but what is: this team is a contender.
The Red Sox enter the All-Star break riding a 10-game winning streak, their longest since the World Series-winning season of 2018.
Sunday's finale against the Rays was a perfect microcosm of this recent surge. Brayan Bello was masterful on the mound, carving through the Tampa lineup for 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball. He didn't walk a single batter, a testament to the command he's shown. The offense, meanwhile, was timely and powerful. After Trevor Story broke a 1-1 tie with a go-ahead RBI single, Ceddanne Rafaela blew the game open with a towering two-run shot, his 14th of the year. To cap it all off, All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman came in and slammed the door, striking out the side for his 17th save. It was a complete team effort that has become the hallmark of this streak.
The on-field success is even more impressive given the state of the pitching staff. While the team celebrates, the training room remains busy. The news on Liam Hendriks isn't great; a setback with his hip inflammation means he's seeking a second opinion, pushing his potential return to late summer. Justin Slaten (shoulder) and Luis Guerrero (elbow) remain out indefinitely, and the team recently lost Hunter Dobbins to a torn ACL. However, there's a major silver lining: the return of Masataka Yoshida. Reinstated from the 60-day IL just before the streak began, Yoshida's professional bat is a welcome addition to a lineup that is already clicking. His presence helps offset the constant pitching attrition.
Management has been active, shuffling the roster to navigate the injuries and maximize performance. Catcher Blake Sabol was traded to the White Sox for cash considerations, a minor move that clears a path for others. More significantly, Richard Fitts was recalled from Worcester to provide a fresh arm after Dobbins' injury. These moves follow the earlier reinstatement of Alex Bregman from the IL, a key piece of the infield, which led to David Hamilton and Isaiah Campbell being optioned to Triple-A. It's a constant balancing act, but so far, the front office is pushing the right buttons to keep the big league club firing on all cylinders.
As the players head off for a well-deserved All-Star break, the Red Sox find themselves in an enviable position. They're just three games back in a tough AL East, riding a wave of momentum that has completely reshaped their season's outlook. The second half will be a dogfight, and the health of the pitching staff remains the biggest question mark. But for now, fans can bask in the glow of a 10-game winning streak and dream of what might be come October. The heat is on, and the Sox are ready for the fight.
