Boston Red Sox game postponed, doubleheader set to pursue franchise win streak record
The Boston Red Sox will have to wait an additional day to attempt to match their franchise’s longest winning streak. Their game against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday was postponed due to rain and thunderstorms in the Boston area. This delay means the team’s 14-game winning streak, which is currently the second longest in team history, will be paused.
The two teams are now scheduled to play a split-admission doubleheader on Wednesday to conclude their three-game series. The makeup game is slated for 1:35 p.m., while the series finale will proceed as originally planned at 7:10 p.m. Both games are set to be televised on NESN and broadcast on WEEI.
Pursuing a Historic Mark
The Red Sox are one victory away from equaling the franchise record of a 15-game winning streak, which was established in 1946. If they manage to win both games of the doubleheader, they could extend their streak to 16 games, setting a new franchise record.
The team’s current 14-game run is the longest in Major League Baseball this season and is tied for the most in the American League since the Seattle Mariners achieved 14 consecutive wins in July 2022. During this impressive streak, the Red Sox have averaged 5.9 runs per game.
Their last defeat occurred on July 1, a 10-2 loss to the Washington Nationals. Since then, the Red Sox have shown significant resilience, coming from behind to win six times during their streak, including each of their last four games and five of their last six.
Key Players and Matchups
In their most recent game on Monday, Caleb Durbin played a pivotal role, hitting a home run in the eighth inning to secure a 6-5 victory against the Orioles. This win not only extended Boston’s streak but also ended Baltimore’s own seven-game winning streak. Durbin has been in strong form, hitting safely in 31 of his last 44 games, with a .304 batting average, 20 extra-base hits, and a .904 OPS.
For Wednesday’s doubleheader, interim manager Chad Tracy had initially indicated that Ranger Suarez would be activated from the 15-day injured list to start. However, the Red Sox later announced that lefthander Eduardo Rivera would start instead. Rivera has a 0-0 record with a 2.89 ERA and has not previously faced the Orioles.
The Orioles are expected to counter with right-hander Kyle Bradish, who holds a 6-9 record with a 3.61 ERA. Historically, Bradish has a 1-6 record with a 6.75 ERA in 10 career starts against the Red Sox. Several Red Sox players have faced Bradish before, including Wilyer Abreu (0-2), Willson Contreras (2-4), Jarren Duran (2-11), Caleb Durbin (1-2), Andruw Monasterio (1-2), Carlos Narváez (0-2), Ceddanne Rafaela (1-4), Connor Wong (2-5), and Masataka Yoshida (1-7).
The Red Sox pitching staff has performed well during the streak, with starting pitchers maintaining a 2.63 ERA and relievers posting a 1.15 ERA. The team currently holds a 51-48 record, placing them in third in the AL East standings as they head into Wednesday’s contest.
Historical Context and Fan Sentiment
The 1946 Red Sox team, which set the 15-game winning streak record from April 25 to May 10, featured legendary players such as Ted Williams, Bobby Doerr, Johnny Pesky, and Dominic DiMaggio. That team’s success generated significant excitement, with many in baseball hoping for a Red Sox pennant win, as noted by columnist Harold Kaese.
While the 2026 Red Sox are a different team, their current performance has sparked renewed interest. On July 1, the team was 37-48 and in last place in the AL East, 14 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. Their strong turnaround has delivered a sense of hope, transforming what had been a challenging season into a compelling watch for fans.
The postponement of Tuesday’s game means the Red Sox will have their opportunity to make franchise history during Wednesday’s doubleheader, with the first game scheduled for 1:35 p.m.
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Source: bostonglobe.com
