Red Sox edge Orioles in thrilling 6-5 contest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 1:39 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on July 21, 2026, in a competitive game at Fenway Park. The Red Sox, currently on their longest winning streak in nearly a century, fell behind early before taking the lead multiple times throughout the matchup. The Orioles, who had been on a seven-game winning streak themselves, kept the pressure on, but Caleb Durbin's pivotal hit in the eighth inning helped secure the victory for Boston. This win positions the Red Sox one away from tying the franchise record for consecutive wins as they look to solidify their playoff position.
- •Red Sox come from behind to secure a narrow victory.
- •The game featured multiple lead changes throughout.
- •Caleb Durbin's key hit in the eighth inning proved decisive.
- •The Red Sox are nearing a franchise record for consecutive wins.
- •This victory keeps Boston in strong playoff contention.
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"There are winning streak-ass games and winning streak-ass games. This was the latter. The Red Sox, on their greatest streak in nearly a century, fell behind to start, then took the lead, and repeated the process over the course of the game as the Orioles, themselves on a seven-game streak, gave us chances that we […]
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