{
  "id": 332739,
  "title": "Red Sox Must Avoid Dodgers 2022 Collapse Amid Historic Stretch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/red-sox-must-avoid-dodgers-2022-collapse-amid-historic-stretch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T01:40:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/red-sox-must-avoid-dodgers-014001276.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Boston Red Sox have achieved an extraordinary feat this past month and a half, drawing comparisons to some of the greatest stretches in Major League Baseball history. With a 64-51 record, they have won 11 of their last 12 games, including a remarkable 15-game winning streak in July. This 37-game span, marked by an incredible 32-5 record, is the best in franchise history and has never been seen by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who held the previous record with a 32-5 stretch in 2022.\n\nWhile these achievements place the Red Sox in elite company, it is crucial to remember that the Dodgers did not follow up their impressive 2022 season with a World Series victory. As Dennis Lin pointed out, \"The 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers were the last team to have a 32-5 stretch within a single season,\" but they ultimately fell short in the championship race. The Red Sox, though possessing a strong chance at winning the World Series, must remain focused and aware that history does not guarantee success, especially since there is still a significant portion of the season left to play.",
  "summary": "The Red Sox have to be careful not to do what the Dodgers did.",
  "key_points": [
    "Red Sox set franchise record with 37-game winning streak",
    "Dodgers' 2022 32-5 stretch ended without World Series win",
    "Red Sox must avoid Dodgers' collapse despite historic stretch"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}