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Red Sox Extend 12-Game Winning Streak; Bruins, Celtics Lose Playoffs

Red Sox rally for 12th straight win as Bruins and Celtics suffer first-round playoff losses this weekend.

By Boston Sport Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 12 games with a Saturday victory over the Tampa Bay Rays after rallying from a 6-3 deficit for a 4-run win.

Red Sox Sweep Doubleheader and Keep Rolling

The Red Sox swept a doubleheader against the Rays, winning 5-3 on Friday and 10-0 in the first game of the doubleheader on Friday, pushing their streak to 11 games before the 12th win. Those results came on the field during a busy weekend of action across Boston sports.

Playoff Series Losses End Seasons for Bruins and Celtics

The Boston Bruins lost their playoff series to the Buffalo Sabres 4-2, being eliminated at home Friday night with a 4-1 final in the series clincher. The Boston Celtics lost their playoff series to the Atlanta Hawks after leading 3-1, becoming the 14th NBA team ever to lose a series from that position. This weekend marked a historic downturn for Boston sports, as neither the Bruins nor Celtics advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in 10 years.

Evidence From the Weekend Scores

The specific outcomes on the field this week include the Red Sox overcoming deficits in multiple games and the playoff series endings for the other two teams, with the Bruins clincher coming at home and the Celtics falling after their early lead. These results are drawn directly from the reported games against the Rays, Sabres and Hawks.

Local teams now turn attention to the next scheduled matchups after this weekend of mixed results on the field. Fans can follow updates through team sites and local coverage for any adjustments in the coming days.

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