Red Sox Chasing Sweep as First Half Ends on High

The Red Sox are 13-2 over their last 15 games. Let that sink in. This isn’t a mirage built on schedule luck or close wins—this is a team that’s figured something out at exactly the right moment, with the All-Star break looming and the division still within reach. Sunday’s finale against the Mets is a chance to punctuate the first half with a sweep, and honestly, that’s the kind of momentum you want walking into the break.

What’s making this run work is straightforward: Caleb Durbin’s two-run homer in the fourth inning yesterday typifies the approach. This lineup is putting the ball in play, getting runners in scoring position, and finishing at-bats. Andruw Monasterio’s presence at shortstop has stabilized the defense while providing professional at-bats. The complementary pieces—Nate Eaton, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela—are doing their jobs without needing to carry the load. Masataka Yoshida’s presence at DH gives Cora flexibility with rest days, which matters in July.

The pitching staff has been equally crucial. Ranger Suarez, Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello, and the rotation depth Craig Breslow and company assembled isn’t flashy on paper, but it’s been effective. The bullpen—with Aroldis Chapman still providing high-leverage innings—hasn’t imploded during stretches, which is where October teams separate from pretenders.

Here’s the thing: a 13-2 stretch doesn’t happen by accident. This is what happens when a well-constructed roster with actual depth pieces finally clicks. The real test comes after the break, but you want to enter that stretch with belief, momentum, and the feeling that you’ve figured out how to win. The Mets are in the rearview. A sweep finishes the job.