The Boston Red Sox swept the New York Mets in a three-game series at Citi Field from July 10–12, 2026, extending Boston’s winning streak to double digits along the way. Here’s how each game played out and which players stood out.
Series Overview
| Game | Date | Result |
| Game 1 | July 10, 2026 | Red Sox 6, Mets 2 |
| Game 2 | July 11, 2026 | Red Sox 4, Mets 0 |
| Game 3 | July 12, 2026 | Red Sox 3, Mets 2 |
Boston took all three games, capping the sweep during what became its longest winning streak of the season.
Game 1 (July 10): Red Sox 6, Mets 2
Sonny Gray pitched six strong innings for Boston, allowing one run while striking out five, improving to 11-1 on the season and extending his unbeaten streak to 13 consecutive starts with a 2.03 ERA over that span. Anthony Seigler and Wilter Abreu both hit two-run home runs for the Red Sox. Brett Baty hit a solo homer for the Mets in the ninth, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Nick McLean took the loss for New York.
Notably, the Red Sox arrived at Citi Field just before first pitch after being stranded in Chicago for nearly 24 hours due to mechanical issues with their team plane the game started 36 minutes late as a result.
Game 2 (July 11): Red Sox 4, Mets 0
Andrew Monasterio and Masataka Yoshida each hit two-run home runs to power a 4-0 Boston shutout. Yoshida’s homer came on a 1-0 cutter into the right-field seats, while Monasterio’s put Boston ahead in the fourth inning off Mets starter Freddy Peralta, who fell to 5-8 on the season. Boston reliever Jonathan Moran picked up the win. The shutout extended Boston’s winning streak to eight games at the time.
Game 3 (July 12): Red Sox 3, Mets 2
Boston completed the sweep with a tighter 3-2 win, closing out a series in which the Mets were outscored 13-4 across the three games. The result pushed Boston’s recent form to 13 wins in its last 15 games and 16 of its last 21.
Standout Player Stats From the Series
For the Red Sox:
- Sonny Gray: 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 K in Game 1 (Win, improved to 11-1)
- Masataka Yoshida: Home runs in both Game 1 (2-run double) and Game 2 (2-run homer)
- Andrew Monasterio: 2-run homer in Game 2
- Anthony Seigler and Wilyer Abreu: Combined for two home runs in Game 1
For the Mets:
- Brett Baty: Solo home run in Game 1, his 4th of the season at the time
- Freddy Peralta: Took the loss in Game 2, falling to 5-8
- Nick McLean: Took the loss in Game 1, falling to 6-6
What the Sweep Meant
The sweep came during one of Boston’s strongest stretches of the 2026 season, extending what became a season-best winning streak. For the Mets, the series added to a difficult stretch, as the team was outscored significantly across all three games despite solid individual moments like Baty’s power surge.
FAQ
Who won the Mets vs. Red Sox series in July 2026?
The Boston Red Sox swept the series 3-0, winning games by scores of 6-2, 4-0, and 3-2.
Where was the series played?
All three games were played at Citi Field in New York, since the Mets were the home team for this interleague series.
Who were the standout players in the series?
Sonny Gray and Masataka Yoshida were Boston’s top performers, while Brett Baty was the Mets’ most notable offensive contributor with a home run in Game 1.
Conclusion
Boston’s sweep of the Mets in July 2026 highlighted the Red Sox’s strong form at the time, powered by standout pitching from Sonny Gray and timely power hitting from Yoshida and Monasterio, while the Mets struggled to generate consistent offense across the series.
Sources
- CBS Sports Box scores and game recaps, July 10–11, 2026
- ESPN “Red Sox 6-2 Mets” and “Red Sox 3-2 Mets” final scores
- Baseball-Reference.com July 11 and July 12, 2026 box scores
- Fox Sports Play-by-play, July 10, 2026
