What happened: A 13-1 win Friday extended Boston's winning streak to nine games and lifted its record to 64-51. Boston's July run included a
Why it matters: The surge carried Boston into a tie for second place in its division and the top American League wild-card position. A season that appeared lost now carries a clear postseason path.
By the numbers: Boston became the first MLB team to win at least 27 games in a 30-game span after entering that stretch at least 10 games under .500. It is also the fifth team since integration to win 27 times in 30 games.
What to watch: Boston will try to stretch its current winning streak to 10 games Saturday.