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Sonny Gray Dominates: Red Sox Ace Surges Ahead
20 Jul
Summary
- Sonny Gray leads MLB with 12 wins and is a Cy Young contender.
- He boasts a remarkable 1.94 ERA since returning May 6.
- Gray is one of five pitchers with such early-season success.
When acquired, Sonny Gray was expected to be the Boston Red Sox's No. 2 starter. However, he has far surpassed that role, becoming the team's ace and a strong contender for the American League Cy Young Award. Gray's performance has been crucial for the Red Sox, especially with Garrett Crochet sidelined due to injury.
Since his return from the Injured List on May 6, Gray has been on an incredible run. In 13 starts, he has recorded a 1.94 earned run average, struck out 77 batters against 23 walks, and maintained a perfect 10-0 record.
As of July 20, 2026, Gray leads Major League Baseball with 12 wins and holds the second-best ERA in the American League at 2.48. His remarkable early success with the franchise places him in exclusive historical company, being only the fifth pitcher to achieve 12 or more wins with fewer than two losses and a sub-2.50 ERA in their first 18 starts.
