Red Sox's franchise-record win streak attempt postponed due to weather
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Boston Red Sox's effort to extend their 14-game win streak has been postponed. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in the Boston area resulted in the cancellation of their game against the Baltimore Orioles, originally scheduled for July 21, 2026. This setback means the teams will now face off in a split doubleheader on July 22, allowing Boston a chance to tie or break the franchise record of 15 consecutive wins set in 1946. As of now, the Red Sox sit third in the AL East and hold a 1.5-game lead for a wild-card spot.
- •Red Sox postponed their game against the Orioles due to inclement weather.
- •Boston is one win shy of tying the franchise record of 15 games.
- •The postponed game will be part of a split doubleheader on July 22.
- •Red Sox currently hold third place in the AL East standings.
- •They have a 1.5-game lead for the last wild-card spot.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Why Red Sox’s attempt at franchise-record win streak was postponed
"History will wait in Boston, at least for a few days.
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