Red Sox ride best 35-game stretch in franchise history after White Sox sweep
Boston's 4-0 win over the Chicago White Sox sealed a ninth straight series victory and the best 35-game stretch in franchise history, even as the club shuffled its roster and awaited Garrett Crochet's return.
The Boston Red Sox have won 30 of their last 35 games, the best 35-game stretch in franchise history. A 4-0 shutout of the Chicago White Sox sealed a sweep and extended Boston's run of consecutive series wins to nine during the 2026 season.
The Boston Red Sox swept the Chicago White Sox this week, capping the best 35-game stretch in franchise history. Boston has won 30 of its last 35 games, a run that includes nine consecutive series wins and a 4-0 shutout of Chicago. The sweep was sealed on August 5, 2026, when, according to reports, Caleb Durbin delivered a run-scoring single in the bottom of the 13th inning. The club has been busy off the field, too. Boston released left-handed reliever Joe La Sorsa on Thursday, a move that, according to reports, trimmed the 40-man roster to 38 players. La Sorsa had been pitching for Triple-A Worcester. During the same series, Boston reportedly signed a pitcher with nine years of major league experience. The timing matters. This is the franchise's 126th season and its 115th at Fenway Park, and a club founded in 1901 as one of the American League's eight charter teams has never won this frequently over a 35-game span. With the regular season set to close September 27 against the Chicago Cubs, Boston's surge has reshaped its year.
A sweep of the White Sox caps the best 35-game run in Red Sox history
Boston beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on August 5, 2026, stretching the club's run of consecutive series wins to nine. The victory was Boston's 30th in its last 35 games, the best 35-game stretch in the franchise's history — a run covering much of the club's 126th season, its 115th at Fenway Park.
The contest stretched to 13 innings before Caleb Durbin delivered a run-scoring single in the bottom of the frame to complete the sweep, according to reports. Former Boston prospect Chase Meidroth recorded the first multi-home-run game of his career for Chicago in the loss, reports said, including a two-run go-ahead shot off Aroldis Chapman that briefly put the White Sox ahead. Meidroth had been traded from Boston to Chicago the previous December as part of the deal that brought Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox. Boston and Chicago were scheduled to meet again on August 6.
La Sorsa released and a veteran arm signed as Boston shuffles its roster
Boston made roster moves in the middle of its series against Chicago. The club released left-handed reliever Joe La Sorsa on Thursday. According to reports, La Sorsa had been pitching for Triple-A Worcester, and his departure reduced Boston's 40-man roster to 38 players. The club's plans for those open spots have not been disclosed.
The Red Sox also reportedly signed a pitcher with nine years of major league experience during the White Sox series, according to local media coverage. The identity of that pitcher and the date of the signing have not been confirmed. The moves came as Boston navigated a busy stretch of the schedule, with the front office continuing to adjust the roster around the margins while the wins piled up on the field.
Crochet open to a bullpen role as he works back from shoulder inflammation
Garrett Crochet, the left-hander Boston acquired from the Chicago White Sox on Dec. 11, 2025, in the deal that sent Chase Meidroth and three other players to Chicago, is currently on the 60-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, according to reports. In comments made to WEEI on Wednesday, Crochet said he would be willing to pitch out of the bullpen once he is healthy enough to return, reports indicate. That would represent a shift for a pitcher acquired to anchor Boston's rotation. When he might come back remains unclear; no timeline for his return from the injured list has been established, and it is not yet known whether the club would use him as a starter or reliever upon his return.
Injuries, prospects and what lies ahead in the 126th season
The 2026 campaign is the 126th in franchise history and the club's 115th at Fenway Park, a season that began on the road against the Cincinnati Reds on March 26 and is scheduled to end at home against the Chicago Cubs on September 27.
Not everything has gone smoothly. First baseman Triston Casas has reportedly undergone wrist surgery and, according to reports, has not appeared in a major league game since being carted off the field at Fenway Park in May of last year. His recovery timeline remains unclear.
There is brighter news in the farm system. Franklin Arias, regarded as the organisation's top prospect, was reportedly batting .333 with three home runs and 10 RBI across nine games for Triple-A Worcester.
The schedule offers no let-up. Reports indicate Boston's matchup with the Atlanta Braves paired two clubs each chasing an eighth consecutive victory.
The franchise was founded as one of the American League's eight charter clubs.
The club began playing its home games at Fenway Park.
Boston traded Chase Meidroth and three other players to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Garrett Crochet.
Boston opened its 2026 regular season on the road against the Cincinnati Reds.
The 2026 campaign is the franchise's 126th season and its 115th at Fenway Park.
Garrett Crochet, on the 60-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, told WEEI he would be willing to pitch out of the bullpen once healthy.
Boston released left-handed reliever Joe La Sorsa, who had been with Triple-A Worcester, cutting the 40-man roster to 38 players.
Boston signed a pitcher with nine years of major league experience.
Boston beat the White Sox in 13 innings on Caleb Durbin's walkoff RBI single, completing a sweep despite Chase Meidroth's first career multi-homer game, including a go-ahead shot off Aroldis Chapman.
Boston and the Chicago White Sox were scheduled to play again, with Boston riding a stretch of 30 wins in 35 games, the best such run in franchise history, and nine straight series wins.
Boston is scheduled to close its 2026 regular season at home against the Chicago Cubs.
Frequently asked questions
How many games have the Red Sox won in a row lately?
Boston has won 30 of its last 35 games, the best 35-game stretch in the franchise's 126-season history. The run includes nine consecutive series wins, capped by a 4-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on August 5, 2026. The club was founded in 1901 as one of the American League's eight charter franchises and has played at Fenway Park since 1912.
Why did the Red Sox release Joe La Sorsa?
Boston released left-handed reliever Joe La Sorsa on Thursday during its series against the Chicago White Sox. According to reports, La Sorsa had been pitching for Triple-A Worcester before his release, and the move reduced Boston's 40-man roster to 38 players. The club has not said what it plans to do with the open roster spots.
What happened in the Red Sox vs White Sox game on August 5, 2026?
According to reports, Boston beat the White Sox in 13 innings on August 5, 2026, when Caleb Durbin delivered a walkoff run-scoring single to complete a sweep. Former Boston prospect Chase Meidroth reportedly hit his first career multi-homer game for Chicago, including a go-ahead two-run shot off Aroldis Chapman. Boston also won 4-0, extending its streak to nine straight series wins.
What is Garrett Crochet's injury status and when will he return?
According to reports, Crochet is on the 60-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. He told WEEI on Wednesday that he would be willing to pitch out of the bullpen once he is healthy enough to return. Boston acquired him from the White Sox on December 11, 2025, in a trade that reportedly sent Chase Meidroth and three other players to Chicago. No return date has been announced.
When did the Red Sox start and end their 2026 regular season?
Boston opened its 2026 regular season on the road against the Cincinnati Reds on March 26, 2026. The club is scheduled to close the regular season at home against the Chicago Cubs on September 27, 2026. The 2026 campaign is the franchise's 126th season overall and its 115th playing home games at Fenway Park.
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