The 2026 Red Sox are starting to resemble the legendary 2004 team
Over the Monster • • sports
Key Points:
- Under interim manager Chad Tracy, the Red Sox have dramatically improved their performance, posting a 41-31 record after starting the season seven games behind under Alex Cora.
- The team achieved an impressive 9-game road winning streak, including victories over both struggling teams like the Angels and more competitive teams like the White Sox.
- Currently, the Red Sox are on a rare 14-game winning streak, a feat not seen since the era of Ted Williams, extending to an 18-2 run including recent series against the Yankees, Nationals, Rockies, and Mariners.
- This recent July performance mirrors the Red Sox's hot August in 2004, when they dramatically closed the gap in the standings and mounted a significant playoff push despite earlier setbacks.
- While the current team lacks the star power of the 2004 squad, their July surge has been remarkable and should be remembered as a legendary run regardless of the ultimate outcome of the 2026 season.
