Red Sox Sweep Rays for 11th Straight Win as 4 Standouts Fuel Doubleheader
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Updated · Boston.com · Jul 17
Red Sox Sweep Rays for 11th Straight Win as 4 Standouts Fuel Doubleheader
3 articles · Updated · Boston.com · Jul 17
Summary
Boston stretched its winning streak to 11 Friday by sweeping a doubleheader from Tampa Bay, with Masataka Yoshida, Durbin, Bennett and Narvaez driving the surge.
Yoshida sparked Game 1 with three hits, including a home run and RBI, while Narvaez went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs to power the offense.
Bennett gave Boston 6 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk, a start that helped preserve most of the bullpen for the nightcap.
Durbin added steady pressure across both games, finishing 5-for-7 with an RBI and two runs as his turnaround from a slow start continued.
The performances strengthened Boston's depth picture in July, with Yoshida solidifying the designated-hitter role and Narvaez pushing for a larger share behind the plate.