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Boston Red Sox Extend Winning Streak as Bruins, Celtics Exit Playoffs

Red Sox extend streak while Bruins and Celtics see playoff ends.

By Boston Sport Desk · Published July 19, 2026

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Boston Red Sox Extend Winning Streak as Bruins, Celtics Exit Playoffs — Storyblocks

The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 7-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, completing a doubleheader sweep that included a 5-3 win on Friday.

Red Sox Results

Wilyer Abreu hit the late go-ahead home run in the 12th consecutive win and homered twice in Friday's 5-3 victory, while Willson Contreras also scored in his first game back from suspension. The Red Sox are currently 49-24 with a .671 winning percentage and a 2-game winning streak as of the most recent standings update.

Bruins and Celtics Outcomes

The Boston Bruins lost 4-1 to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6 of their playoff series, ending their season as the Sabres won 4-2. Both the Bruins and Celtics failed to advance to the second round for the first time in 10 years. The Boston Celtics became the first franchise in NBA history to lose a series after holding a 3-1 lead, falling to the Atlanta Hawks after losing Games 5 through 7.

These results from the weekend provide the latest updates on local professional teams. The Red Sox performance included specific contributions from Abreu and Contreras across the two games. The Bruins series concluded in Game 6 while the Celtics series ended after they dropped the final three contests.

Further details on standings and series outcomes remain available through ongoing coverage. Observers can follow team developments through official channels for additional context on future games.

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