Red Sox beat the Rays 4-1 on July 14, 2025, for their 10th straight win! Brayan Bello dominated and Trevor Story delivered the clutch hit. Read the recap.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Make it ten. The Boston Red Sox are officially the hottest team in baseball, pushing their incredible winning streak to double digits with a convincing 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. This team simply cannot lose right now, finding new heroes every night and playing with a swagger that has Fenway Park buzzing.
With their 4-1 victory over the Rays, the Boston Red Sox have now won 10 consecutive games.
The formula for success was on full display again Monday. Brayan Bello was simply masterful, carving up the Rays lineup and pitching deep into the seventh inning while allowing just a single run. The game remained tight until the sixth, when Trevor Story delivered what's becoming his signature: a clutch, go-ahead single to break the tie. Just for good measure, Ceddanne Rafaela launched a two-run homer that put the game on ice, providing the breathing room Bello and the bullpen deserved. It was a complete, fundamental win, the kind that defines a winning streak.
Even with all the winning, the front office isn't standing still. The roster churn continues, driven by both good news and bad. The team got a major piece back with the reinstatement of Masataka Yoshida from the 60-day IL, a move that sent Nate Eaton down to Worcester. However, the injury bug continues to bite, with Hunter Dobbins hitting the 15-day IL, joining key arms like Liam Hendriks and Justin Slaten on the shelf. In a corresponding move, Richard Fitts was recalled from Triple-A to provide pitching depth. The club also made a minor trade, sending catcher Blake Sabol to the White Sox for cash considerations.
The biggest question coming out of Monday's roster moves is how manager Alex Cora will reintegrate Masataka Yoshida into this scorching-hot lineup. Do you mess with a good thing? Yoshida's professional bat is a welcome addition, but finding him consistent at-bats without disrupting the chemistry of the current group will be a delicate balancing act. His return adds another layer of depth and a potent left-handed bat, but it will be fascinating to see how the puzzle pieces are arranged to keep this well-oiled machine running smoothly.
Ten straight wins have transformed the Red Sox from a hopeful contender to a legitimate force in the American League. Now, with Yoshida back in the fold and the team firing on all cylinders, the challenge is to maintain this incredible momentum. They'll look to make it eleven against the Rays tomorrow, and with the way they're playing, you wouldn't want to bet against them. Buckle up, Red Sox Nation, this summer is getting more exciting by the day.
