Red Sox tie franchise record with 14th straight victory over Orioles

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on 22 July 2026 at Fenway Park, tying their franchise-best 14-game winning streak. Entering the series as two of the hottest teams in baseball, Boston established immediate dominance by taking a 4-0 lead in the first inning against Orioles starter Dean Kremer. The victory was celebrated by a crowd of 35,039, marking a significant milestone in the team’s recent performance history.

Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett started for Boston, carrying a 2.35 ERA into the contest. Bennett pitched 5.2 innings, allowing three runs, including a solo home run by Christian Encarnacion-Strand in the fifth inning. He exited the game as the Red Sox held a 6-3 lead, having been supported by an offensive output that included a triple by Jarren Duran and home runs from Ceddanne Rafaela and Caleb Durbin.

The Orioles, who out-hit the Red Sox, failed to capitalise on opportunities after the early deficit. Starter Dean Kremer worked six innings but allowed six runs and five hits, with four of those runs coming in the first inning. The Orioles preserved their bullpen for the nightcap of the doubleheader, requiring only reliever Anthony Nunez to finish the game.

Boston’s bullpen, described as having the best in baseball, secured the final three innings without allowing further runs. Justin Slaten pitched 1.1 scoreless innings, followed by a perfect eighth from Garrett Whitlock. Closer Aroldis Chapman worked around a walk and a single in the ninth to nail down the save, sealing the record-tying victory.

The Red Sox will now aim to break the franchise record in the nightcap of the doubleheader, scheduled for 7:10 pm. The team’s ability to maintain control from the start of the game contrasts with previous series openers where the Orioles provided closer contests through late-inning rallies.