What started as a 15-game win streak on July 2 has continued into August, with the Red Sox winning their ninth consecutive series on the back of their seventh consecutive win Wednesday night. In the eyes of ESPN's Buster Olney, the Red Sox have become the team to beat in the American League at the moment. Here's a closer look at the Red Sox' remarkable turnaround. Red Sox turnaround, by the numbersThe Red Sox woke up on July 3 with a 37-48 record. At one point, the Yankees and Red Sox were separated by 15.5 games in the standings.