The Boston Red Sox faced a tough loss against the Baltimore Orioles with a final score of 5-1 on Thursday night. Zach Eflin pitched six strong innings for the Orioles, improving his record to 4-0 since joining the team. Cedric Mullins and Gunnar Henderson both hit homers to secure the victory for Baltimore.
The Orioles are now tied for first place with the New York Yankees in the AL East, while the Red Sox are struggling, trailing Kansas City by 2 1/2 games for the final wild card spot. Despite a solid performance from pitcher Nick Pivetta, who allowed three runs in five innings, the Red Sox were unable to overcome the Orioles’ offensive power.
Boston’s Wilyer Abreu hit a home run for their only run of the game, while Ryan Mountcastle contributed with a clutch pinch-hit single to extend Baltimore’s lead. The Orioles’ dominance over the Red Sox continued, as they improved to a 6-1 record against Boston this season and hold a strong 27-13 record against AL East rivals.
In other news, Boston made roster moves, sending Jamie Westbrook to Triple-A Worcester and recalling Livan Soto from Triple-A Norfolk. The Red Sox also saw Masataka Yoshida hit by a pitch but remain in the game, while the Orioles’ Anthony Santander toughed out a potential injury.
The upcoming matchup will feature Corbin Burnes taking the mound for Baltimore against Boston’s Cooper Criswell. With the playoff race heating up, both teams will look to secure crucial wins in the coming games.
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