Surging Red Sox tie franchise record with 15th straight win

The Red Sox are on the streak of a lifetime. With their 6-3 win over the Orioles Wednesday in Game 1 of a split doubleheader, the Red Sox secured their 15th straight victory, tying their franchise record. It’s the first time Boston has won 15 in a row since 1946. Their last loss came on July 1 against the Nationals. Since then, Boston has completed sweeps of the Angels, White Sox, Mets and Rays, and they can make it five straight series sweeps Wednesday night with a 16th consecutive win. Boston Red Sox mascot Wally leaps in the air to celebrate after the Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning at Fenway Park on July 22, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Red Sox fans might have scoffed if they had been told the 2026 team would be the one to go on a surge such as this