The Orioles scored four runs in the fourth and three in the fifth to take an 8-2 lead. Masataka Yoshida grounded to shortstop Jorge Mateo, who stepped on second for the force but threw wildly to first, allowing Verdugo to score.īautista struck out Adam Duvall on three pitches to end it and earn the save. Justin Turner then reached on an infield single to third when Urías' throw was wide, scoring Tapia. Alex Verdugo followed with a single and advanced to second on an error by center fielder Cedric Mullins. With Baltimore leading 10-7, closer Félix Bautista walked pinch-hitter Raimel Tapia.
The Orioles nearly gave away the game in the ninth. Gibson gave up an RBI groundout in the first inning before retiring nine straight Red Sox hitters. Kyle Gibson allowed four runs and six hits over five-plus innings to earn his first Opening Day victory since his 2021 All-Star season with the Texas Rangers. Ramón Urías hit a two-run homer for Baltimore, which finished with 15 hits, nine walks and five stolen bases.
