Red Sox 15-game win streak ends

sportsJul 23, 2026381,238

The Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of Wednesday’s doubleheader, ending Boston’s 15-game winning streak that had tied the franchise record set 80 years ago. Baltimore plated four runs in the top of the first against rookie opener Eduardo Rivera, who recorded two outs on 41 pitches before being removed after walking Jackson Holliday. Dylan Beavers delivered a two-run single and Johnathan Rodriguez hit a liner that caromed off the Green Monster to allow an additional run in the first. Orioles starter Kyle Bradish, fresh off a recent five-year, $90 million extension, held Boston to one run over six innings, allowing four hits with four strikeouts. Boston’s lone run came in the fourth when Willson Contreras doubled and Masataka Yoshida followed with an RBI single. Brayan Bello relieved Rivera and worked 5 1/3 scoreless innings; Bello has allowed one run over 9 2/3 innings since his July 12 recall. Interim manager Chad Tracy said the team was proud of the 15-game run and is ready to move forward after the loss.

Alex Speier

@alexspeier.bsky.social

After the Red Sox lost, 5-1, to end their 15-game winning streak, a number of fans stayed and applauded.

3854h ago

Lavasusan2

I would have if I could have, but I was watching from home. Here’s to starting another streak on Friday!

Deb McAlister Holland1

I find baseball boring, but going to a Red Sox game at Fenway is amazing. The crowd is far more interesting to me than the game. Whole blocks of seats have been held by multiple generations who great “neighbors” like family. Don’t miss the experience if you get the chance.

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Micah112

love this, they absolutely deserve an ovation for this streak

Ryan Higgins4

So proud of this team for turning it around. Now let's keep winning series and get into October!

Sarah Langs

@slangsonsports.bsky.social

THE RED SOX 15 IN A ROW TIED WITH 1946 FOR THE LONGEST WIN STREAK IN FRANCHISE HISTORY

13210h ago

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Dan Chibnall6

I'm really happy for Red Sox fans, especially after such a frustrating first half of the season. In 2021 the #STLCards won 17 in a row and as a fan that was one hell of a ride. Enjoy it, Boston.

steve o’grady2

the truest statement i've heard about the 2026 red sox season is that it's like the 2012 and 2013 regular seasons combined crammed into a single season

Joe Spreadsheet2

this is disgusting to me

The Associated Press

@apnews.com

The Boston Red Sox have matched a club record set 80 years ago with their 15th straight victory.

765h ago

Micah

@rincewind.run

I forgot the Red Sox were allowed to lose baseball games

984h ago

Micah112

love this, they absolutely deserve an ovation for this streak

Andrew the Psycho-Statistician4

My mom had been a massive Red Sox fan my whole life (I was born in 1990) I literally do not have the ability to forget Red Sox are allowed to lose games, I still remember in 2004 when my mom woke me up to tell me they were going to the World Series

Bela Lugosi’s Dad1

I had given up by the All Star break. 15 games is a heckuva run

molotov foxtail1

What?!!?? When did this happen? Did I miss a meeting?

David Dixon1

but that's all they did at the beginning of the season

Casey Drottar

@caseydrottar.bsky.social

The Fenway faithful give the Red Sox their due props after their historic 15-game winning streak comes to an end

724h ago

Jared Carrabis

@jaredcarrabis.bsky.social

Hey, hell of a run for the Sox. 15 straight wins to tie the franchise record. They were dead in the water and they gave us our summer back. That’s all you can ask for is meaningful baseball games. The Red Sox are playing games that matter again. Thank God.

694h ago

Josh Kantor

@jtkantor.bsky.social

A Red Sox win tonight would've broken the team's all-time record for most consecutive victories. When they lost 5-1, I went with Whitney's "Didn't We Almost Have It All." 😢

624h ago

Dave Rabinow2

Clocked this walking out. Deeply melancholic, perfect soundtrack. Currently smoking a cigarette on the rain despite it not raining.

Patrick Rollo1

I was excited for your medley of Happy Birthday Sweet 16, You're 16, and of course 16. Oh well.

Mary1

As others have said, perfect choice. We will be back on Friday to start again.

Jen McCaffrey

@jcmccaffrey.bsky.social

Fenway Park was 34 years old. A 6-year-old future Hall of Famer named Carl Yastrzemski was just picking up a bat. World War II had just ended. It was 1946, and that was the last time the Red Sox had a 15-game winning streak. On a franchise milestone: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

4710h ago

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Alan Nathan8

The last time the Red Sox won 15 straight, my mother was pregnant....with ME

Peter Abraham

@peteabeglobe.bsky.social

The 15-game win streak ends with a 5-1 loss against the Orioles. Red Sox were held to five hits and never mustered much after falling behind, 4-0, in the first. They open a three-game series against the Blue Jays on Friday night.

364h ago

dropoutesq

@dropoutesq.bsky.social

The Boston Red Sox are on a 1-game losing streak, their longest since 2026. Concerning!

264h ago

Mike Dynon ☘️🏀 18🏆

@mikedynon.bsky.social

Shoutout to the Red Sox. Although the streak is over, they made history and the fans are having fun again. Keep it going, fellas.

314h ago

Red Sox Nation Stats

@rsnstats.com

For the first time in 15 games, #RedSox lose. Nothing to feel bad about. 61 more consecutive wins wasn't going to happen. A historic run, a season-changing run. Now an off-day and then it's time to get right back at it on Friday vs #BlueJays. Can't wait for it!

244h ago