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The Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States, buoyed by actress Ha Ji-won's victory energy, achieved a remarkable 15-game winning streak for the first time in 80 years, setting a historic record for the franchise.
On the 23rd (Korean time), Boston defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the first game of a doubleheader held at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. This victory tied Boston's all-time franchise record for consecutive wins, set in 1946, at 15 games.
This 15-game winning streak is also a rare feat in the entire history of Major League Baseball. According to ESPN reporter Jeff Passan, there have been only 17 instances of a 15-game or longer winning streak over the past half-century, making it the longest such streak in MLB since the St. Louis Cardinals' 17-game winning streak in the 2021 season. It is also the eighth-longest consecutive winning streak since the expansion era began in 1961. The top record during the expansion era belongs to the Cleveland Guardians, who achieved a 22-game winning streak in 2017.
However, in the second game of the doubleheader, which hinged on Boston setting a new franchise record, they lost to Baltimore 5-1, narrowly missing out on extending their streak to 16 games and concluding their winning run at 15.
Thanks to this winning streak, Boston's season has turned into a true comeback story. As of June 25, the team had fallen to last place in the American League (AL) East Division with a record of 32 wins and 46 losses. Since then, they have posted an astonishing 20-3 record, improving their overall standing to 52-48. They have now climbed to third place in the AL East Division and third in the Wild Card standings, emerging as a strong contender for the postseason.
Acting manager Chad Tracy has been praised for organizing the team well. After taking over the helm following the dismissal of manager Alex Cora earlier in the season with a 10-17 record, Tracy led the team to a 42-32 record, completely transforming the team's atmosphere.
Meanwhile, before the game began on this day, 'Korean actress' Ha Ji-won took the mound at Fenway Park to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, drawing significant attention. This event was part of a cultural exchange initiative connecting Korean entertainment and MLB. Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Kim Byung-hyun (47), who holds South Korean nationality, also joined the occasion.
Ha Ji-won, who had previously thrown the ceremonial first pitch at Seoul Jamsil Stadium during the KBO League matchup between LG Twins and KT Wiz on the 16th, delivered a flawless performance at Fenway Park, MLB's holy ground, providing unique entertainment for both local fans and Korean baseball supporters.
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