Boston Red Sox
· 2026-06-29
The Boston Red Sox won 5-4 vs New York Yankees on 2026-06-28, completing a four-game sweep with Aroldis Chapman tying the MLB record for most strikeouts by a reliever.
Aroldis Chapman recorded his 1,363rd strikeout, tying Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm's record.
The strikeout came during the ninth inning of Sunday's contest against the Yankees.
Chapman's achievement adds to his historic career, holding the record for the fastest recorded pitch in MLB history.
He is also 10th on the all-time saves list, with a long list of accomplishments.
The 38-year-old closer will look to break the record soon, perhaps in his next appearance.
The Boston Red Sox are now on a W4 streak, with a 36-46 record, standing 12th in the American League.
And with Chapman's performance, the team will look to continue their winning streak.
But the season is long, and the Red Sox will face tough competition ahead.
So the team will need to stay focused and keep playing well to move up in the standings.
The Red Sox ultimately rallied in the 10th inning for the 5-4 victory, completing the sweep of their archrivals.
With this win, the Red Sox will look to build momentum and make a push for the playoffs.