Red Sox Extend Winning Streak to 14, Defeating Orioles in Thrilling Matchup
WHO:
MLB.com - Adley Rutschman has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation.
MLB.com - Chadwick Tromp has been selected to fill Rutschman's spot on the 26-man active roster.
MLB.com - Outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. was designated for assignment to create an opening on the 40-man roster for Tromp.
MLB.com - Caleb Durbin hit a home run for the Red Sox.
MLB.com - Willson Contreras is a first baseman for the Red Sox.
MLB.com - Chad Tracy is the interim manager of the Red Sox.
MLB.com - Craig Albernaz is the manager of the Orioles.
MLB.com - Aroldis Chapman is a closer for the Red Sox.
MLB.com - Adley Rutschman is a catcher for the Orioles.
WHAT:
MLB.com - The Red Sox's 14-game winning streak is the longest in the Majors this year, with the Cubs having enjoyed two 10-game win streaks.
MLB.com - The last team to win 14 in a row was the Brewers, who did so last August. No team has won 15 in a row since the 2021 Cardinals.
MLB.com - The Red Sox are now 19-2 since June 25.
MLB.com - The Red Sox's current winning streak is the second longest in the franchise's history, just one win shy of the record set in 1946.
MLB.com - The Red Sox's 14-game winning streak is the second longest in the history of the franchise, just one shy of the record set in 1946.
MLB.com - The Red Sox have won 19 of their last 21 games after starting the season with a 32-46 record.
MLB.com - The Orioles' four errors in the game were their most in a game since July 18, 2023.
MLB.com - The Red Sox's current winning streak is the longest in the Majors this year.
MLB.com - The Orioles committed four errors in the game against the Red Sox, their most in a game since July 18, 2023.
MLB.com - The Red Sox have won 19 of their last 21 games after starting the season with a 32-46 record.
MLB.com - Caleb Durbin has a batting average of .304 with 10 doubles, nine home runs, and 26 RBIs over his last 44 games.
MLB.com - The Red Sox are now 19-2 since June 25.
MLB.com - The Red Sox's current winning streak is the second longest in the franchise's history, just one win shy of the record set in 1946.
MLB.com - The Orioles committed four errors in the game, their most in a game since July 18, 2023.
MLB.com - The Orioles' seven-game winning streak was snapped with the loss to the Red Sox.
MLB.com - The Red Sox defeated the Orioles 6-5.
MLB.com - The Red Sox extended their winning streak to 14 games.
MLB.com - The Red Sox are one win away from tying the franchise record for the longest win streak, which is 15 games set in 1946.
MLB.com - The Orioles' seven-game winning streak was snapped.
MLB.com - The Red Sox have won 19 of their last 21 games.
MLB.com - The Red Sox's win streak is the longest in the Majors this year.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Fenway Park in Boston.
MLB.com - The game took place at Fenway Park in Boston.
MLB.com - The Orioles are based in Baltimore.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Red Sox will play a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday, with Game 1 at 1:35 p.m. ET and the second game at 7:10 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Red Sox's next game is scheduled for "Tuesday night against the Orioles."
MLB.com - The last team to win 14 games in a row was the Brewers in August 2025.
WHY:
MLB.com - Manager Craig Albernaz stated that the Orioles' defense has improved in July, but the errors in the recent game were reminiscent of earlier losses.
MLB.com - Red Sox players attribute their success to a positive atmosphere and enjoyment of the game, as stated by Aroldis Chapman: "The players are happy. Everybody is enjoying the game, and we’re playing together."
MLB.com - The Red Sox's recent success is attributed to players enjoying the game and playing together, as stated by Aroldis Chapman.
MLB.com - The Red Sox have capitalized on opponents' mistakes, as noted by manager Craig Albernaz regarding the Orioles' errors.
HOW:
MLB.com - Caleb Durbin has a batting average of .304 with 10 doubles, nine home runs, and 26 RBIs over his last 44 games.
MLB.com - Aroldis Chapman has recorded eight saves during the Red Sox's 19-2 run.
MLB.com - Aroldis Chapman has recorded eight saves during the Red Sox's 19-2 run.
MLB.com - Caleb Durbin's home run was his 10th of the season, contributing to the Red Sox's victory.
MLB.com - Caleb Durbin hit a 1-0 cutter from Orioles righty Tyler Wells to break a tie in the eighth inning.
MLB.com - The Red Sox have been taking good at-bats and getting good pitching, according to Willson Contreras.
The Boston Red Sox have achieved a remarkable 14-game winning streak, the longest in Major League Baseball this year, while the Cubs have had two separate 10-game streaks. This impressive run puts the Red Sox at 19 wins and just 2 losses since June 25, and they are now only one victory away from tying the franchise record set in 1946. Looking ahead, the Red Sox are scheduled to play a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday, with the first game starting at 1:35 p.m. ET and the second at 7:10 p.m. ET.