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Red Sox match club record of 15 straight wins, then lose nightcap of doubleheader with Orioles
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ken Powtak, Associated Press , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 22, 2026
· 3 min read
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 doubleheader. ...
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Key takeaway On Wednesday, the Red Sox matched that streak from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the opener of a doubleheader.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For Piney Point Village residents who are also Boston Red Sox fans, the team's recent 15-game winning streak may have brought a sense of excitement and pride. The streak, which ended with a loss to the Baltimore Orioles, is a notable achievement in the baseball world, especially given the team's struggles earlier in the season. As a community within the Houston area, Piney Point Village is likely to have a mix of fans who follow both the Red Sox and the local Houston Astros. The Red Sox's winning streak may have sparked interesting conversations and debates among local sports enthusiasts, particularly in light of the Astros' own performance this season. With the Red Sox now looking to regroup and continue their winning ways, fans in Piney Point Village will likely be keeping a close eye on the team's progress, eager to see how they will fare in the remainder of the season.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? 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 doubleheader. ...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) and curated for The Piney Point readers.
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