Red Sox tie 15-game streak, lose later same day

The Boston Red Sox tied the longest winning streak in franchise history on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, but saw their remarkable run end later the same day. The team secured its 15th consecutive victory with a 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a split doubleheader at Fenway Park, matching a record set by the 1946 team. The Orioles, however, halted the streak in the nightcap, winning 5-1.

The historic afternoon victory was a makeup game after Tuesday's scheduled contest was postponed due to rain and thunderstorms. The Red Sox seized control immediately, scoring four runs in the first inning. Caleb Durbin delivered a two-run single, and Jarren Duran followed with a two-run triple. Duran added a sacrifice fly in the third inning, and Ceddanne Rafaela hit a solo home run in the fourth. For Baltimore, Christian Encarnacion-Strand homered for the second consecutive game and finished with three hits and two runs batted in.

Red Sox starter Jake Bennett earned the win, pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing three runs on nine hits. He remained in the game after being struck in the stomach by a line drive in the fifth inning. Closer Aroldis Chapman recorded a scoreless...