Orioles hang on to win nightcap against the Red Sox 2-1

Published: Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 1:46 am

Orioles Edge Red Sox in Nightcap, Avoid Sweep

The Baltimore Orioles salvaged a split doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night, winning the second game 2-1 after a dramatic eighth-inning rally. Ryan O'Hearn delivered the clutch hit, a two-out single that broke the tie, while reliever Seranthony Domínguez closed out the game, securing the victory and preventing a Red Sox sweep.

The nightcap saw a pitching duel, with Orioles starter Trevor Rogers, making his first major league start this season, retiring 16 consecutive batters after a shaky start. Dylan Carlson contributed an RBI double for the Orioles, who have struggled recently, winning only two of their last twelve games.

The Red Sox had won the first game of the doubleheader 6-5, with Rafael Devers driving in the winning run in the 10th inning. A highlight of the day was the major league debut of Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer, who went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. He replaced Alex Bregman, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right quadriceps.

Boston's Lucas Giolito, returning from elbow surgery, pitched six scoreless innings in the second game, allowing six hits and striking out six. The Red Sox's Walker Buehler is slated to start Sunday's game, while the Orioles have yet to announce their starting pitcher.

BNN's Perspective: This split doubleheader highlights the competitive nature of the AL East. While the Orioles managed to avoid a sweep, their recent struggles are concerning. The Red Sox, despite the loss in the nightcap, showed resilience and promise, particularly with the debut of a highly touted prospect. Both teams have areas to improve, but the games were exciting and showed the potential for a compelling season.

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