Red Sox match club record of 15 straight wins, then lose nightcap of doubleheader with Orioles

Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by KEN POWTAK, Associated Press, ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

BOSTON (AP) — The last time the Boston Red Sox won 15 straight games, Ted Williams was putting together an MVP season in 1946 and leading them to an American League championship. On Wednesday, the Red Sox matched that streak from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the opener of a ...

Why this matters in The McAllen

For McAllen residents who are fans of the Red Sox, this winning streak is a welcome distraction from the summer heat in the Rio Grande Valley. As the team matches a club-record streak from 80 years ago, local fans are likely gathering at sports bars and restaurants in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area to cheer on their team. The Red Sox's success may also be a topic of conversation at community events and gatherings, bringing people together in their excitement for the team. With the streak now at 15 games, fans in McAllen will be eagerly watching to see if the Red Sox can continue their winning ways and make a deep run in the playoffs. The team's performance will likely be a major talking point in the local sports scene for the foreseeable future.

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Category: local · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports · Reading time: 1 min

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