Boston Red Sox Win Epic 13-Inning Marathon Against White Sox

In a game that stretched to 13 innings and lasted over four hours, the Boston Red Sox snatched a dramatic 12-11 victory against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park. This marathon contest, the longest for Boston since the implementation of the pitch clock, saw the Red Sox achieve their eighth consecutive win.

The Red Sox demonstrated remarkable resilience, coming from behind multiple times to tie the game in the ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth innings. The decisive run came in the bottom of the 13th inning when Caleb Durbin singled to center field, bringing home Nick Sogard for the walk-off win. This victory marked a historic achievement for Boston, as they became the first team in modern MLB history to score in five separate innings beginning from the ninth inning in a single game.

Interim manager Chad Tracy described the atmosphere post-game as a mix of relief and astonishment at the team's tenacity. Key offensive contributions included Connor Wong's home run that erased a 4-0 deficit in the third inning, and Wilyer Abreu's crucial singles that tied the game in the ninth and again in the eleventh. Pitcher Brayan Bello, the last available arm in the bullpen, held the White Sox scoreless in the top of the 13th, setting the stage for Durbin's heroics.

This win continues Boston's dominant run in the 2026 season. They have now won 26 of their last 29 games since July 3, a performance that places them among the top teams in the last 70 years for such a stretch. The Red Sox have also secured their ninth consecutive series win, their longest such streak since 1912. "We're a team that never gives up," commented catcher Jake Rogers, recently acquired from the Orioles, highlighting the club's relentless mentality.