The Streak Ends at Fenway
The Baltimore Orioles stopped the Boston Red Sox dead in their tracks. The win streak ended at 15 games right at Fenway Park. Boston fans gave a loud round of applause as the final out was recorded. The streak was one game shy of tying the all-time franchise record. Kyle Bradish led the charge for Baltimore with a dominant performance. He threw six innings of one-run ball to secure the victory. The Orioles won the nightcap of the doubleheader by a score of 5-1. This loss snapped a run that started back on July 1 against Washington. The Red Sox had matched the club’s 80-year-old record in the day game earlier. Now that record stands alone as the benchmark for the team.
Bradish Shines in Debut Under New Deal
Kyle Bradish delivered exactly what the Orioles needed on Wednesday night. He made his first start after agreeing to a massive five-year deal. The contract runs through 2031 and is worth $90 million total. The 29-year-old pitcher went 7-9 on the season entering this game. He gave up just four hits while striking out four batters. Bradish also issued only one walk during his time on the mound. Three Orioles relievers combined to allow just one hit after he left the game. This defensive effort helped Baltimore avoid a three-game sweep completely. The team won for the 11th time in their last 16 games played. Dylan Beavers provided the spark with a two-run single in the first inning. His hit was part of a four-run explosion against the Red Sox starter. Eduardo Rivera was knocked out after retiring only two batters in the opener. The first run scored on a wild pitch thrown by Rivera. Beavers later scored on a double by Johnathan Rodriguez off the Green Monster. Masataka Yoshida added an RBI single for Boston in the losing effort. The Red Sox won the day game 6-3 to tie the historic mark. Their 1946 team that won 15 straight was led by Ted Williams. That squad went on to win the American League pennant that year. This year’s streak was the longest in the majors since St. Louis won 15 straight. The Cardinals achieved that feat in September 2021 according to reports. The Orioles had their own seven-game winning streak halted in the series opener. A rainout on Tuesday disrupted the schedule before Wednesday’s doubleheader.
A Historic Miss for Boston
Falling one game short of a new record hurts, but it shows resilience. The Red Sox proved they can win in bunches without falling apart. Losing the streak now might be better than losing it later in September. Chasing records often leads to pressure that kills a team’s momentum. Bradish proved he is worth every penny of his new contract. He stepped up when his team needed him most to stop Boston. The Orioles are building a team that knows how to win close games. They have now won 11 of 16 despite earlier struggles and rainouts. The Red Sox will need to regroup quickly after this emotional letdown. They cannot let this loss define their entire season or their playoff hopes. The fans were respectful, which shows the class of this baseball city. The 1946 team remains the gold standard for Boston baseball history. This year’s squad showed they can get there, but they just missed.
What Comes Next for Both Clubs
The Orioles will look to build on this momentum against other AL teams. They need to keep their rotation healthy as the season moves forward. The Red Sox must find a way to close out games better in the future. A 15-game streak is rare, so they should take pride in the effort. Both teams have important games left in the schedule to watch closely. Fans should keep an eye on how Boston responds to this heartbreak. The Orioles will try to prove this win was not just a fluke. Baseball is full of surprises, and this doubleheader was no exception.
