The Boston Red Sox have reached a remarkable milestone by winning 15 consecutive games. The last time they achieved such a streak was in 1946 when Ted Williams led the team to an American League championship.
On Wednesday, the Red Sox equaled this long-standing record with a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a doubleheader. Interim manager Chad Tracy expressed his admiration for the accomplishment, noting, “I know Ted Williams was around back then, so I’m aware of the year and how long it’s been. It’s cool that they’ve accomplished something great.”
After the game, the Red Sox lingered on the field to celebrate, accompanied by The Standells’ song “Dirty Water.” In the clubhouse, the mood was electric, as Tracy observed, “We were realizing the guys were going crazy in the locker room—they always do—but even more emphasis right now with what we’re going through. Everybody enjoys it for sure.”
The Red Sox had a challenging start to the season, leading to the dismissal of manager Alex Cora after a 10-17 record. Under Tracy’s leadership, the team turned their fortunes around, propelling them from last place in the AL East to an impressive winning streak.
Tracy made history as the first manager since the 19th century to guide a team to such a streak without starting the season as manager. The Red Sox took an early 4-0 lead against the Orioles, and pitcher Jake Bennett limited the Orioles to three runs in over five innings.
With a 6-3 lead by the end of the sixth inning, player Caleb Durbin started counting down the outs. “I think in the seventh inning I’m counting them down a little bit,” he said with a smile. The final out sparked celebrations among players, with left fielder Jarren Duran mentioning the joy of experiencing the crowd’s cheers with teammates.
The significance of this streak is amplified by the long history of the franchise, now in its 126th season. Durbin commented, “You look back at it and think about where you’re doing it and how long this franchise has existed. It’s been incredible.”
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, a Massachusetts native, expressed his respect for the achievement, acknowledging the difficulty of winning one game in the big leagues, let alone 15 in a row. “A 15-game heater is really impressive,” he said.