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The series-clinching win over Chicago on Wednesday officially means that Boston has won its ninth consecutive series.
The 1912 Boston Red Sox, with Smokey Joe Wood waving and holding his cap up the highest. Image via Northeastern University
August 6, 2026 | 10:45 AM
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Red Sox turning back the clock: Alongside the plethora of almost unbelievable stats that have emanated from the Red Sox‘ summer turnaround is a milestone that the Elias Sports Bureau noted on Wednesday following the 4-0 win over the White Sox.
Per Elias, the series-clinching win over Chicago officially means that Boston has won its ninth consecutive series. This has included series wins against the Dodgers (who the Red Sox recently swept) as well as each of Boston’s American League East opponents. It’s the second-longest streak in team history (factoring in a minimum of two games per series), with the only longer version dating from 1912.
In Fenway Park’s inaugural season, an absolute juggernaut of a Red Sox team won 11 straight series between Aug. 4 and Sept. 15, 1912. Boston closed out the regular season with 105 wins (a team record that would stand until 2018, though the 1912 team’s winning percentage still ranks above, having been played in 154 games).
Boston ended up winning the World Series that season, defeating the Giants in eight games (4-3-1). They are still seen as arguably the best team in Red Sox history.
Of course, the 2026 iteration is a very different story. Having started the year 32-46 by late June, Boston has played at a nearly miraculous level since. The Red Sox are 30-5 since that time, rocketing right back into a playoff race.
Trivia: The 1912 Red Sox had that year’s MVP on their roster. Can you name that player?
(Answer at the bottom).
Hint: Having led the Red Sox to two World Series titles in 1912 and 1915, he also helped Cleveland win its first championship in 1920.
Scores and schedules:
The Red Sox defeated the White Sox 4-0 at Fenway Park on Wednesday night. Boston will play Chicago again today at 7:10 p.m.
On Saturday, the Revolution host the Houston Dynamo at 4:30 p.m. at Gillette Stadium.
And on Sunday, Legacy FC host the Portland Thorns at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket at 4 p.m.
More from Boston.com:
On the top step: The Red Sox turnaround has been evident in all places, especially in the dugout itself.
On this day: In 2001, Boston Globe sports covered a busy day in local news. Tragic news hit the Patriots, with the unexpected death of assistant coach Dick Rehbein. Rehbein, 45, was the Patriots’ quarterbacks coach. He was one of the original champions of drafting Tom Brady within New England’s organization, a decision that will forever resonate in NFL history.
At Fenway Park, the Red Sox prevailed over the Rangers 10-7 to complete a sweep. The game seemed to center around Scott Hatteberg, who accomplished the rarest of feats: Hitting into a triple play before belting a grand slam in his next at-bat.
Daily highlight: Back from his post-World Cup rest, Lionel Messi notched a trademark skillful goal in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup win.
Trivia answer: Tris Speaker
Hayden Bird
Hayden Bird is a sports staff writer for Boston.com, where he has worked since 2016. He covers all things sports in New England.
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