Overview
- A 5-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the second game of a July 22 doubleheader ended the Red Sox’ 15-game winning streak that had tied the franchise mark from 1946.
- The run rescued a season that began poorly: Boston is 20-3 since June 25 and has moved from 11 games under .500 to holding the third AL wild-card position.
- Rookie Eduardo Rivera opened the nightcap, lasted two outs while yielding four first-inning runs, and was optioned to Triple-A Worcester after the game.
- Rotation and bullpen durability are now urgent issues for the front office as Ranger Suarez’s status remains uncertain and the team weighs adding arms before the trade deadline.
- The streak drew large crowds and energized the clubhouse, with leaders like Willson Contreras and interim manager Chad Tracy framing the run as a point of pride that has changed fan engagement and the team’s outlook.