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Red Sox Streak Nears Historic Mark
21 Jul
Summary
- Red Sox aim for franchise record with 14-game win streak.
- Orioles enter series with own seven-game streak snapped.
- Pitchers Kyle Bradish and Ranger Suarez expected to duel.
The Boston Red Sox are pursuing club history with a 14-game winning streak, their longest in eight decades, as they welcome the Baltimore Orioles to Fenway Park for a Tuesday, July 21, 2026, series. Boston enters this matchup at 51-48, having been baseball's hottest team since late June. The Orioles, now 49-52, had their own seven-game surge end Monday with a narrow one-run defeat.
The pitching duel is set to feature Baltimore's right-hander Kyle Bradish (6-9, 3.61 ERA) against Boston's left-hander Ranger Suarez (4-3, 3.15 ERA). Both starters boast strong strikeout rates, suggesting a potential for a low-scoring contest. Despite Fenway Park's reputation as a hitter's venue, the betting market has moved the total runs from 8.5 down to 8, indicating a lean towards fewer runs being scored.
While Boston is favored at -138 on the moneyline, its streak and the public's heavy betting (85% on the Red Sox) may have inflated the price. The Orioles, though underdogs, are a capable team that recently enjoyed their own winning streak. A live-dog angle on Baltimore at +115 is being considered, particularly given the slim margins in recent games, such as Monday's 6-5 finish. Both bullpens are also noted as being thin due to injuries and recent usage.
