Red Sox's Historic Win Streak Snapped After Tying Franchise Record, Latest Box Scores and Highlights
Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox tied their franchise record with a 15-game winning streak by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the first game of a doubleheader, matching a mark set in 1946.
- The Red Sox's streak ended with a loss in the second game of the doubleheader, where they struggled offensively and fell to the Orioles after giving up four runs in the first inning.
- Key contributors in the first game included Caleb Durbin and Jarren Duran, who helped Boston jump to an early lead, while Jake Bennett earned the win with 5.2 innings pitched and Aroldis Chapman secured the save.
- The winning streak began on July 3 and included sweeps against the Angels, White Sox, Mets, and Rays, significantly improving Boston’s record from 37-48 to 52-49 and placing them in a playoff position.
- After a rough start to the season and a managerial change, the Red Sox have surged into the postseason conversation, with a 63.4 percent chance to make the playoffs according to FanGraphs.