The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night, positioning themselves one win away from matching the longest winning streak in franchise history.
The 15-game streak was set by the 1946 Red Sox team led by Hall of Famer Ted Williams and has stood for eight decades. The current Red Sox team can equal that mark with a victory on Tuesday night. Caleb Durbin provided the pivotal moment in Monday’s win, hitting a go-ahead home run over the Green Monster with two outs in the eighth inning off Baltimore reliever Tyler Wells. The shot came with the score tied and sparked an immediate celebration among his teammates.
Durbin, who was acquired in an offseason trade with Milwaukee and struggled early in the season, acknowledged the historic significance of the moment. He described the experience of rounding the bases as somewhat surreal, noting he was not fully aware of his surroundings during the play. Fellow first baseman Willson Contreras also expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of tying the record, comparing the atmosphere to that of a playoff game.
The Red Sox showed resilience on Monday, overcoming three separate deficits during the contest. The victory also halted Baltimore’s winning streak at seven games. Prior to the current run, Boston held a record of 37-48, and the 14-game streak has positioned the team for potential wild-card playoff consideration as the season continues.
Contreas emphasized the team’s focus on maintaining consistent daily performance rather than concentrating on individual milestones, though he acknowledged that equaling the historic record would be meaningful for the organization.