Willson Contreras leads Red Sox after streak ends: 'We made history'

The Boston Red Sox's remarkable 15-game winning streak, which tied a franchise record, came to an end Wednesday with a loss to the Baltimore Orioles. However, the team's focus quickly shifted from the streak's conclusion to maintaining the positive momentum and camaraderie built during their successful run.

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We had just won 15 games in a row and I think everyone knew it was going to end at some point.

Infielder Willson Contreras, a key leader during the streak, along with veteran pitcher Sonny Gray, reportedly initiated a meeting with the team following the game. Manager Chad Tracy acknowledged their initiative, stating, "I wanted to go in to talk to the team, but Sonny and Willson were already taking care of that." Tracy emphasized the team's immediate focus on moving past the loss and continuing to play winning baseball.

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I wanted to go in to talk to the team, but Sonny and Willson were already taking care of that.

Contreras addressed his teammates, urging them to feel proud of their accomplishment. "We tied a record that had existed since 1946. That is not easy to achieve. We made history," he said. He reminded them that losing is a part of baseball and encouraged them not to be discouraged, but rather to feel proud of their performance over the past two weeks.

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I want everyone to feel proud of what we did. We tied a record that had existed since 1946. That is not easy to achieve. We made history.

"I think we can beat anyone," Contreras affirmed. "That is the number one lesson. We are a good team that fights. We are resilient and a group that stays united, win or lose. It was an incredible journey." The team, now with a 52-49 record, remains in contention for a playoff spot, seven games behind the division-leading Rays.

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I think we can beat anyone. That is the number one lesson. We are a good team that fights. We are resilient and a group that stays united, win or lose. It was an incredible journey.