Sunday was a grind for Garrett Crochet, but hours before he was named an All-Star, his latest start landed him among Red Sox legends as Boston completed a sweep of the Washington Nationals.

Jordan Hicks allowed a run in the ninth but earned the save as the Red Sox took care of business in the first of two series against terrible teams. Up next is a three-game home set against the Rockies.

Make it 10 straight for the Red Sox, who are scorching heading into the All-Star break. Ceddanne Rafaela and Brayan Bello were the heroes Sunday.

A day before the All-Star break, Trevor Story helped bring it to 10 straight with this go-ahead single

An eight-game hitting streak for Story again speaks to the theme that the Red Sox go as Trevor Story goes. An average of .469 is insane over that stretch, including 4 doubles, 3 HRs, 12 RBI and a 1.375 OPS. His only hit today was a two-run shot but that’s crazy numbers.

WASHINGTON — Instant reactions as the Red Sox (46-45) finish off their sweep of the lowly Nationals with a 6-4 win and climb back above .500 despite an inefficient Garrett Crochet not looking like himself in D.C.:

Red Sox ride hot offense, sweep Nationals. By Field Level Media. July 7, 2025 12:31 AM UTC Updated July 7, 2025. Item 1 of 71 Jul 6, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia ...