Boston’s Red Sox have surged to a 13‑game winning streak, the longest run of the season and the most impressive in the franchise’s recent history. The team completed a sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, a performance that has thrust them into the conversation about the all‑time longest winning streaks in club lore.
The next challenge comes against the Baltimore Orioles, who themselves sit on a seven‑game streak and are perched in the American League’s wild‑card race. Boston currently occupies the third wild‑card spot, just a half‑game behind the Cardinals for the final National League berth, adding extra intrigue to the upcoming series.
Meanwhile, the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers are both perched on the cusp of postseason contention. The Astros are closer to the AL West lead than to a wild‑card berth, while the Tigers sit 4½ games out of a wild‑card spot and 6½ games behind the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central.
Hunter Goodman continued his historic start to the season, becoming the first player in franchise history to record three home runs in a game twice within the first month of the campaign. His outburst underscored the depth of the Diamondbacks’ lineup as they fought back from a 1.5 % win probability in the sixth inning.
Arizona’s comeback against the St. Louis Cardinals culminated in an 8‑7 victory in ten innings, a result that moved the Diamondbacks to within a half‑game of the Cardinals for the final NL wild‑card spot. The dramatic finish highlighted the unpredictable nature of the race as the trade deadline looms.
A historic night in Arizona
The performance of players such as Geraldo Perdomo, Jordan Walker and Max Kepler added further layers to the Diamondbacks’ surge, while the emergence of Bryan Torres and Nolan Arenado’s late‑season form suggests a broader renaissance for the club.