streak
noun
a long, narrow mark, smear, band of color, or the like.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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Milwaukee has been streaking in the previous three weeks - losing only twice to St. Louis while moving from third place to comfortably in first with six weeks left in the season.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2011