Red Sox Rainout Pauses Pursuit of Franchise-Record Winning Streak

The postponement pushes the contest to July 22, when the clubs will meet in a split-admission doubleheader—Game 1 at 1:35 p.m. and Game 2 at 7:10 p.m. The rainout halts Boston’s attempt to extend its 14-game winning streak to a franchise-record-tying 15 victories.

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The Red Sox entered the rainout on a 14-game run, the longest winning streak in the major leagues this season and the second-longest in franchise history. The club’s record streak of 15 straight wins was set in 1946, spanning April 25 through May 10. A win on Tuesday would have matched that mark; a victory on Wednesday would have broken it.

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• Streak length: 14 consecutive wins (longest this MLB campaign).

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• Recent performance: 19-2 in the past 21 games, the best mark in MLB since June 25.

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• Offensive output: 5.9 runs per game during the 14-game run.

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• Starting pitching ERA: 2.63; relievers’ ERA 1.15.

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• Key player: Caleb Durbin’s eighth-inning homer on Monday lifted Boston to a 6-5 win, ending Baltimore’s seven-game surge.

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Interim manager Chad Tracy explained the decision to postpone: the weather left “no clear window” for play, and activating left-hander Ranger Suárez (on the 15-day injured list since July 5) would not make sense given “moderate soreness.” Tracy described the situation as “nothing major” but emphasized the team’s desire to avoid a rushed start for Suárez. The Red Sox also posted the postponement notice on social media, citing the forecast of continued thunderstorms.

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• “I'm trying not to, but I want it,” – Caleb Durbin, outfielder

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• “I can't imagine it being more electric than tonight,” – Caleb Durbin, outfielder

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• “We’re doing something good right now,” – Catcher Samuel Basallo, Orioles

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The doubleheader on July 22 will feature rookie left-hander Jake Bennett starting Game 1 for Boston. The Game 2 starter remains undecided; Ranger Suárez is a likely candidate if he remains healthy. The Orioles will counter with Dean Kremer (1-2, 4.15 ERA) in Game 1 and Kyle Bradish (6-9, 3.61 ERA) in Game 2. A win in the first game would give Boston a chance to tie the 1946 record, while a victory in the nightcap could set a new franchise benchmark.

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