The Boston Red Sox triumphed over the Baltimore Orioles with a score of 6-3 on Wednesday afternoon. This victory marked their 15th consecutive win, matching the longest winning streak in the team’s history, last set 80 years ago. This streak was previously achieved by the 1946 American League champions, who were led by the legendary Ted Williams.

Key Performers

Jarren Duran excelled with a two-run triple and a sacrifice fly. Caleb Durbin, who hit a crucial tiebreaking homer to secure their 14th win, contributed with a two-run single. Ceddanne Rafaela added a solo home run for Boston, capitalizing on the rescheduled game due to Tuesday’s rain.

For Baltimore, Christian Encarnacion-Strand delivered a solo home run, his second in as many games.

Game Highlights

Boston’s rookie left-hander, Jake Bennett, pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on nine hits. His performance included managing a 102.8 mph line drive off his stomach, which didn’t deter him from completing his outing. After being checked by the team’s trainer and officials, including interim manager Chad Tracy and first baseman Willson Contreras, Bennett continued pitching.

Aroldis Chapman secured the win with his 23rd save of the season. This milestone also ties him with Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley for ninth in career saves, with 390.

Early Lead & Response

The Red Sox took an early 4-0 lead in the first inning against Orioles’ pitcher Dean Kremer, starting with Durbin’s single and followed by Duran’s two-out hit. Encarnacion-Strand’s homer brought the Orioles to 5-2, but Boston quickly responded with Rafaela’s home run in the bottom half of the fourth inning.

Kremer pitched six innings, giving up six runs in total during the game.

Looking Ahead

The Orioles plan to start right-hander Kyle Bradish, who holds a 6-9 record with a 3.61 ERA, in the second game of the doubleheader. The Red Sox will counter with left-hander Eduardo Rivera, who is set to start with a 2.89 ERA.