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Can the Red Sox keep the electricity on now that their winning streak is over?
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox tied a club record with a 15-game winning streak, matching the 1946 team's achievement, but lost the nightcap of a doubleheader, ending the streak.
- Starting the streak at 11 games under .500, the Red Sox improved to 52-49 and secured a wild-card spot, narrowing the gap to seven games behind the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.
- Despite the momentum, the team must continue winning series and strengthen their lineup, particularly by acquiring right-handed hitters, to avoid the streak becoming a mere summer novelty.
- Historical examples show that long winning streaks do not guarantee postseason success, as teams like the 1916 Giants and 1999 Padres failed to capitalize on similar streaks.
- Red Sox legends and insiders acknowledge the current team's fun and thrilling performance but emphasize that lasting success depends on overcoming upcoming challenges and maintaining consistency.
