The Boston Red Sox have achieved their longest winning streak in 80 years, securing their 15th consecutive victory with a 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. This ties the franchise record set in 1946.
The team's remarkable run began after a difficult start to the season. On April 25, the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora with a 10-17 record, appointing Chad Tracy as interim manager. That same day, pitcher Garrett Crochet was placed on the injured list, later experiencing a lat injury, while outfielder Roman Anthony has been sidelined since May 4 with a finger and wrist injury.
As recently as June 24, the Red Sox held the worst record in the American League at 32-46. Since then, the team has gone 20-2, transforming their season and now holding the fifth-best record in the AL at 52-48. Their last loss occurred on July 1 against the Washington Nationals.
During their current streak, Boston has completed series sweeps against the Los Angeles Angels, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, and Tampa Bay Rays. They have an opportunity to achieve five consecutive series sweeps with a win on Wednesday night.
Key contributors to the team's resurgence include Caleb Durbin, who has improved significantly after a slow start, and Willson Contreras, who ranks fifth in MLB with a .941 OPS.