Red Sox's Historic Win Streak Snapped After Tying Franchise Record, Latest Box Scores and Highlights - Bleacher Report

What the report says

Bleacher Report said the Boston Red Sox matched a long-standing club milestone Wednesday before their winning run ended in the second game of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Boston took the opener 6-3 for its 15th consecutive victory, equaling the franchise record previously set in 1946, but lost the nightcap to Baltimore to stop the streak at 15.

In Game 1, Boston built an early advantage with first-inning production from Caleb Durbin and Jarren Duran. Duran added another run-scoring play later, and Ceddanne Rafaela homered to help keep the Orioles at a distance. Jake Bennett was credited with the win after allowing three runs over 5.2 innings, while Aroldis Chapman recorded his 23rd save.

The second game shifted quickly toward Baltimore. Eduardo Rivera, making an appearance that ended after two outs, was charged with four first-inning runs and took the loss. Masataka Yoshida drove in Boston’s only run in the fourth inning, and the Orioles added a seventh-inning run. Bleacher Report noted that Brayan Bello gave Boston steadier work in relief, but the Red Sox lineup could not generate enough offense.

The streak began July 3 against the Los Angeles Angels and included sweeps of the Angels, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays, according to Bleacher Report. The run significantly changed Boston’s season outlook: the team had been 37-48 before it began and stood at 52-49 after Wednesday, third in the AL East and in a wild-card spot. Bleacher Report also cited FanGraphs giving Boston a 63.4% playoff chance, underscoring why the streak matters beyond the record chase.