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Red Sox Beat Orioles, Tie Franchise Record with 15th Straight Win
Role players have fueled a 19-2 surge as Boston closes in on a franchise mark, with Jake Bennett and Masataka Yoshida key to the run.
On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in a doubleheader opener, matching their franchise-record 15-game winning streak set 80 years ago.
Interim manager Chad Tracy credited recent travel delays and rainouts with building team togetherness after the Red Sox climbed from the American League East basement into playoff contention.
Rookie left-hander Jake Bennett anchored the victory with 5 2/3 innings, while Caleb Durbin, Jarren Duran, and Ceddanne Rafaela powered an early offensive surge against Orioles starter Dean Kremer.
Closer Aroldis Chapman secured his 23rd save as Boston improved to 52-48 and clinched the third American League Wild Card spot heading into Wednesday night's second game.
The 1946 team led by future Hall of Famer Ted Williams held the record for 29,293 days before the 2026 squad matched it; one more win sets a new franchise benchmark.