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. Boston fired manager Alex Cora on April 25 after starting the season a sluggish 10-17, putting Chad Tracy in the interim role in his place.

That was the same day Garrett Crochet last appeared in a Red Sox uniform before being put on the shelf with a left shoulder injury, later suffering a lat injury on top of it. Budding star outfielder Roman Anthony hasn’t played since May 4 as he recovers from a torn ligament and partially torn tendon in his right ring finger and wrist.

On June 24, the Red Sox held the worst record in the American League at 32-46. Since then, they’ve gone 20-2 and now hold the fifth-best record in the AL at 52-48.

Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) celebrates with catcher Connor Wong (12) after defeating the Orioles for the team’s 15th straight victory on July 22, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Fenway faithful have guys like Caleb Durbin and Willson Contreras to thank for their recent turnaround.

Durbin has improved upon a dreadful start that led him to a .479 OPS on May 24. Contreras is fifth in MLB with a .941 OPS.