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Riding winning streak, Red Sox turn to spot starter Brian Johnson

The Red Sox are suddenly one of the best teams in the American League and one of the hotest teams in baseball.

They've won five in a row for the first time this season, tied with Arizona for the longest active winning streak in the majors. They've moved into second place in the division and their .553 winning percentage ranks fourth in the American League.

"More than anything, there’s been different ways we’ve done it," manager John Farrell said. "It hasn’t just been outscoring by big margins. It’s been quality pitching, consistent pitching, it’s been timely hitting as well.