Red Sox Extend Winning Streak To 10 Games With Rays Sweep

The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, completing a series sweep. Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, marking his 14th home run of the season, while Trevor Story contributed a go-ahead single. Brayan Bello pitched effectively, allowing only one run over 6 1/3 innings with six hits, five strikeouts, and no walks, improving his record to 6-3. The Red Sox took an early lead on a rare obstruction call against Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, and despite a sacrifice fly from Josh Lowe tying the game briefly, Boston regained control to secure the win. Tampa Bay's rookie Chandler Simpson extended his hitting streak to 16 games, a club record, but the Rays finished their road trip with a 2-8 record. The Red Sox head into the All-Star break in third place in the AL East, behind Toronto and the New York Yankees, with key pitching matchups lined up for after the break.