Red Sox Make Franchise History With Four-Game Sweep Of Yankees

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>The Red Sox achieved an incredible walk-off victory against the Yankees in extra innings on "Sunday Night Baseball." This win completed a four-game sweep of New York, marking a historic moment for the franchise.

>SportsCenter posted a stat on Sunday morning that the Red Sox have never swept the Yankees in a four-game series when Boston was in last place in the division and New York in first place until now.

>The Red Sox's recent victory over the Yankees improved their record to 36-46, but they remain in last place in the American League East. But they are now on a four-game winning streak, potentially giving them strong momentum as they enter the second half of the season.

>Before this series against Boston, New York held the outright lead in the American League East. However, after losing four consecutive games to the Red Sox, the Rays now have a one-game lead over the Yankees in the division after Tampa Bay won five straight games.

>The Red Sox now have a 5-4 record against the Yankees this season, with their next series coming Aug. 28 through 30.

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