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MLB·PREVIEW·July 20, 2026 12:15 AM ET

Red Sox and Orioles open series at Fenway Park

Boston has won 13 straight games, Baltimore has won seven.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 201 min read
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Quite a matchup at Fenway on Monday: Red Sox have won 13 straight. Orioles have won 7 straight. Clash of 2 teams t Via @jonmorosi on X

What happened: The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles face off at Fenway Park on Monday. Boston enters the contest on a 13-game winning streak, while Baltimore has won seven straight.

Why it matters: The two clubs have reshaped the American League Wild Card race over the past two weeks. Both teams are seeking to improve their positioning in the postseason standings.

By the numbers: Boston opened as a home favorite with an 8.5-run total. The Orioles average 4.6 runs per game this season, while the Red Sox score 4.1.

What to watch: The series between the division rivals continues on Tuesday.

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