Red Sox, Orioles Open Fenway Series on Combined 20-Game Win Streak
Updated
Updated · MLB.com · Jul 23
Red Sox, Orioles Open Fenway Series on Combined 20-Game Win Streak
3 articles · Updated · MLB.com · Jul 23
Summary
Boston’s 13-game streak and Baltimore’s seven-game run bring MLB’s two hottest teams into a three-game set Monday at Fenway Park, with both clubs suddenly back in the AL wild-card chase.
13 straight wins have lifted the Red Sox to 50-48 and into the third wild-card spot after sweeps of the Angels, White Sox, Mets and AL East-leading Rays.
Seven straight victories have pushed the Orioles to 49-51 after they sat 42-51 on July 9, fueled by back-to-back sweeps of the Royals and Astros.
Monday’s opener is the fifth Expansion Era matchup between teams each carrying at least a seven-game streak, and only the second in history with streaks totaling 20 or more games.