Red Sox Make History with Fourth Straight Home Win — First Time Since 2014

The Brantford Red Sox are officially on fire at Arnold Anderson Stadium.

In front of a spirited home crowd and live on Rogers Cable Television, the Sox pulled off a thrilling 5-4 extra-inning victory over the Guelph Royals on Sunday — marking their fourth consecutive home win, a feat the team hasn’t accomplished since 2014. This isn’t just a hot streak. It’s a statement: the Red Sox are back.

A Game to Remember

Trailing 4-2 heading into the bottom of the tenth, the Red Sox showed grit, heart, and a refusal to quit.  Brody Black started the rally with a single to right field, moving Jeremie Veilleux to third.


With Ren Tachioka, the IBL’s leading hitter at the plate, on a 3-2 count Brody took off for second on a hit and run and Ren singled behind Brody to right field to score Jeremie Veilleux, closing the gap to 4-3 and moving Brody all the way to third.


On the first pitch to Chris Ortega, Ren stole second base, a steal that moved Ren into the league lead in stolen bases with 23 steals for the season. With runners on second and third, the dangerous Ortega was walked intentionally to load the bases.


After one Red Sox batter was out, Andrew Savage hit a ground ball that Guelph attempted to turn a double play on to try to end the game, but Savage beat the throw to first as Black scored from third to tie the game and Ren came all the way around from second base to beat the throw from first and slide across home plate for the win.


The dugout erupted. The crowd roared. And the Red Sox celebrated a comeback that perfectly encapsulates the team’s new identity under manager Terry Smith.

 Star Performers

  • Brody Black was electric: 4-for-5 at the plate, seven catches in right field, a stolen base, and two crucial runs scored — including the game-tying run in the sixth and again in the tenth. Andrew Savage came up clutch with three RBIs, including the go-ahead run in the sixth and the game-winner in the tenth.

  • Chris Ortega continued to be a spark plug, knocking in Black to tie the game 1-1 in the sixth and drawing a key intentional walk in the tenth.

  • Ren Tachioka delivered in the clutch: his RBI single in the tenth sparked the comeback, and his 23rd stolen base of the season gave him the league lead. His game-winning dash from second on a ground ball was a brilliant display of speed and baseball IQ.

  • Leandro Mejia set the tone early, pitching four strong innings with just one run allowed and two strikeouts. His league-best ERA now sits at a stellar 1.19.

  • Nicholai Arbach was lights-out in relief, tossing three shutout innings with four strikeouts. Combined with his two scoreless innings in Friday’s 15-0 win over Barrie, Arbach racked up five shutout innings this week.

  • Jorge De La Cruz Paez closed the door with poise, pitching the final three innings and earning the win. His steady presence on the mound sealed the Sox’s dramatic comeback.

Since Terry Smith took over as manager, the Red Sox have won every home game — four straight victories that include:

10–4 vs Chatham  

10–8 vs Hamilton    

15–0 vs Barrie                  

5–4 vs Guelph 

The turnaround is undeniable. The energy is different. The players are locked in. And the fans are starting to believe.

Final Word

This isn’t just a winning streak — it’s a revival. The Brantford Red Sox are playing with purpose, passion, and pride. With four straight home wins and a fired-up clubhouse, they’re proving 2025 is the year they rewrite the narrative.

The energy is real, the chemistry is clicking, and the city is rallying behind them. This team isn’t just winning games, they’re building something bigger.

With momentum on their side, 2026 could be the year the Red Sox rise to the top.