Red Sox 3, Orioles 2
Late-game heroics help the Boston Red Sox sweep the Baltimore Orioles, winning 3-2 on Thursday in Camden Yards.
Trevor Story and Rob Refsnyder both hit solo home runs in the first half of the contest to help secure the Red Sox sweep. Romy Gonzalez gave the Sox the lead with an RBI single in the 8th. Garrett Crochet went six innings while allowing two runs and striking out seven. This puts Boston 3 1/2 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays for first in the AL East, while first in the AL Wild Card standings by a game.
Red Sox – Orioles Game Summary
Trevor Story started the game with a two-out solo home run off of starting pitcher Cade Povich. Alex Jackson would respond two innings later with a solo shot of his own to tie the game. Rob Refsnyder, returning from a stint on the IL, joined the fun, hitting a dinger of his own to retake the lead. Despite numerous scoring chances, it took the O’s until the 5th to take charge. A Jeremiah Jackson double would retie the game. In the 8th inning, with two outs, Romy Gonzalez clutched up a single past third baseman Emmanuel Rivera’s reach, scoring Roman Anthony. Steven Matz entered in the 9th to secure his second save of the year.
What Went Right for the Red Sox
Offense Came Through When It Mattered
For the third straight game, the Red Sox scored a go-ahead run in the 8th or 9th inning.
Sox Getting Clutch Outs Defensively
The pitching and defense got key outs when it mattered. Story can be credited with nearly single-handedly saving Sox pitching.
Bullpen Looked Strong
Matz, Jordan Hicks, and Garrett Whitlock allowed a combined three hits through the last three innings.
What Went Wrong for the Red Sox
Crochet Struggles A Bit
Crochet wasn’t performing like the Cy Young caliber pitcher he showed against the New York Yankees on Saturday. He had to escape from several jams that could’ve gotten out of hand.
Bats Couldn’t Capitalize
Boston went 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position. For the series, they were 3-for-24 against a team that ranks 26th in staff ERA. Hicks earned his second win of the season, and Rico Garcia earned the loss, giving up the go-ahead run in the 8th.
Looking Ahead
The Red Sox look to keep their four-game win streak alive, taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday at Fenway Park. They will put the ball in the hands of the recently promoted Payton Tolle. Tolle, the Sox’s 2024 second-round pick, has moved up the minor leagues quickly in 2025. Starting the year in High-A Greenville, Tolle has a 3.04 ERA and a 0.993 WHIP in the minors this season. He has quite the task in front of him as he matches up against Paul Skenes. The NL Cy Young contender has a 2.07 ERA through 27 starts.
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