They say that records are meant to be broken. Well, this is one section in the history books that the Boston Red Sox are thrilled to pass along to another franchise.
The Minnesota Twins were smacked around by the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS, extending their postseason losing streak to a major league record 14 consecutive games.
Much of the damage has come at the hands of the Yankees, who have won 11 straight postseason games against the Twins. Minnesota’s playoff losing streak began in 2004 when they lost the final three games of the best-of-five ALDS to the Yankees.