Caleb Durbin’s Tie‑Breaking Homer Extends Red Sox Streak

Red Sox Ride a 14‑Game Winning Run

Caleb Durbin cracked a one‑strike cutter from Tyler Wells for a game‑ending home run over the Green Monster, sealing a 6‑5 Boston victory. The blast gave the Red Sox their 14th straight win, the second‑longest streak in club history. Boston now sits just one win shy of matching the 1946 team that posted a 15‑game run led by Ted Williams. The win also ended Baltimore’s seven‑game hot streak.

Orioles Score but Self‑Destruct

Christian Encarnacion‑Strand homered and added a run‑scoring single for the Orioles, who committed four errors and surrendered two unearned runs. A fourth‑inning error by second baseman Anthony Seigler killed a potential double‑play and opened the door for Boston’s rally. Ceddanne Rafaela’s two‑out RBI single tied the game at five, setting up Durbin’s heroics. The bullpen closed strong, with Garrett Whitlock throwing a perfect eighth and Aroldis Chapman collecting his 22nd save.

Key Pitching Performances

Tyler Wells (2‑2) issued the pitch that Durbin sent into the stands. Shane Baz took the loss for Baltimore, allowing four runs—two earned—in six innings while striking out six. On the Boston side, Payton Tolle gave up four runs, recorded nine strikeouts, and worked 5 ⅔ innings. Whitlock’s surge to a 5‑1 record underscores Boston’s depth in the rotation.

Streaks and Historical Context

Boston’s current 14‑game stretch is the longest since the famed 1946 squad, a benchmark that remains just beyond their reach. The Orioles’ seven‑game surge was promising but crumbled under defensive miscues and untidy fielding. Maintaining this momentum could soon lead the Red Sox into a historic territory not seen in over seven decades. For Baltimore, reversing the defensive lapses will be crucial to resume their own playoff push.

What’s Next on the Schedule

Tuesday brings Kyle Bradish (6‑8, 3.61 ERA) to the mound for the Orioles, while Boston is slated to either lift Ranger Suárez (4‑3, 3.15 ERA) off the injured list or launch a bullpen game. Both clubs aim to keep their positive trajectories as the calendar flips into the next series. Fans will watch whether the Red Sox can finally match that 1946 mark or if the Orioles will rebound after this setback.