Red Sox ride 11-game win streak into series finale vs. Rays

Boston already leads this series 3-0 entering first pitch.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 191 min read

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What happened: The Red Sox and Rays have not started the finale, with the score still 0-0. Boston enters on an 11-game winning streak and already leads the series 3-0.

Why it matters: The streak has pushed Boston to 41-44 on the season after opening series play with wins of 7-6, 10-0 and 5-3 over Tampa Bay. Boston is 5-0 in its last five outings while the Rays have dropped three straight.

By the numbers: Red Sox: 41-44 this season, 5-0 in their last five, outscoring opponents 4.1 to 3.8 per game. Rays: 49-39 this season, 2-3 in their last five, scoring 4.5 and allowing 4.5 per game.

What to watch: First pitch is upcoming, with Boston looking to extend both its win streak and its 3-0 series lead over Tampa Bay.

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