September 4, 2005

Sox Make History With Home Game Scoring

Boston's streak of scoring at least seven runs in 14 consecutive home games is an American League record.

The Baltimore Orioles scored at least seven runs in 22 consecutive home games way back in 1894, but they played in the National League at the time.
 5-11-1894  Vs PHI  L  7-12
5-12-1894 Vs PHI W 8- 3
5-17-1894 Vs WAS W 10- 2
5-19-1894 Vs WAS W 7- 5
5-31-1894 Vs CIN W 7- 1
6- 1-1894 Vs CIN W 9- 8
6- 2-1894 Vs CIN W 13- 6
6- 4-1894 Vs CHI W 12- 4
6- 5-1894 Vs CHI W 8- 5
6- 7-1894 Vs LOU W 7- 4
6- 8-1894 Vs LOU W 14- 2
6- 9-1894 Vs LOU W 7- 5
6-11-1894 Vs CLE L 7- 9
6-13-1894 Vs CLE W 9- 2
6-14-1894 Vs STL W 7- 6
6-15-1894 Vs STL W 17- 3
6-16-1894 Vs STL W 12- 5
6-21-1894 Vs PHI W 9- 5
6-22-1894 Vs PHI W 18-14
6-23-1894 Vs PHI W 18-11
7- 9-1894 Vs PIT W 14-10
7-10-1894 Vs PIT L 9-19
Also, in early August, the Orioles won three consecutive games by the scores of 16-3, 19-12, and 21-5. ... The 1895 Philadelphia Phillies scored seven runs in 19 straight home games.

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