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Durbin's Monster Homer Extends Red Sox Streak to 14
21 Jul
Summary
- Caleb Durbin's tiebreaking home run secured Boston's 14th consecutive win.
- The Red Sox victory snapped the Orioles' seven-game winning streak.
- Baltimore committed four errors, allowing two unearned runs in the game.
The Boston Red Sox have extended their winning streak to an impressive 14 games, a remarkable run that now stands as the second-longest in club history. This latest victory came against the Baltimore Orioles, whom they defeated 6-5 on Monday night, thereby snapping the Orioles' own season-best streak of seven consecutive wins. The Red Sox are now poised to match a club record if they win their next game.
Caleb Durbin was the hero of the night, hitting a go-ahead home run over the iconic Green Monster with two outs in the eighth inning. This decisive blow came off Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells. The Red Sox bullpen, with Garrett Whitlock and Aroldis Chapman, secured the win, with Chapman earning his 22nd save.
The Orioles had moments of success, with Christian Encarnacion-Strand contributing a home run and an RBI single. However, Baltimore's efforts were hampered by four errors, leading to two unearned runs for Boston. The game was a tight contest, featuring several lead changes before Boston rallied in the bottom of the seventh to tie the score at 5-5.
