Boston Red Sox record 15-game home winning streak as Korean actress Ha Ji‑won makes historic first pitch at Fenway

Korean actress Ha Ji‑won became the first Korean performer to throw a ceremonial first pitch at Boston's Fenway Park during the Red Sox's double‑header against the Baltimore Orioles on July 22‑23. She said, "I am very honored to be on the mound of this historic stadium as a Korean actress," and expressed gratitude to fans for their support. The MLB highlighted the event as part of a global sports‑entertainment cultural‑exchange project.

Boston capitalised on the ceremony, defeating the Orioles 6‑3 to secure a 15‑game home winning streak – the longest home run of the season and the first time the team has matched the 1946 record in nearly 80 years. The streak underscored the Red Sox's strong season performance while the first‑pitch appearance promoted Korean cultural visibility in U.S. sports.