The Red Sox's 15-game win streak ends, tying 1946 record
The Boston Red Sox played a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday to extend or end their historic winning streak. Game 1 saw them defeat the Orioles 6-3, extending their win streak to 15 games and equaling the franchise record set in 1946 with Ted Williams, Johnny Pesky, Bobby Doerr, and Dom DiMaggio in their lineup.
However, Game 2 was a different story. The Orioles jumped out to a 4-0 lead early on and dominated the rest of the game, winning 5-1. This ended Boston’s run at a new record, leaving them one shy of tying the MLB franchise mark set nearly eight decades ago.
Historical Context
This 15-game streak is just over in the timeline of baseball. It's tied as the second-longest winning streak by an American League team this decade (behind the Cardinals' 2021 17-game run). Only three teams have surpassed this mark: Cleveland in 2017 with their 22-game stretch, and two sets in Oakland Athletics during '02. Notably, none of these teams clinched a World Series victory.
Taking Stock
With the streak over, the Red Sox' fortunes have changed. From being 37-48 early in the season to 52-49 now, they hold onto their place as third in American League wild card standings thanks to this run.