Red Sox erupt for 10 runs in the ninth, beat Orioles 17-1
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox scored 10 runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 17-1, ending a four-game losing streak. Andruw Monasterio hit a grand slam, contributing to the team's record-setting inning.
Key points
- Red Sox scored 10 runs in the ninth inning
- Andruw Monasterio hit a grand slam
- Boston ended a four-game losing streak
- Garrett Crochet pitched six shutout innings
- Orioles starter Trevor Rogers struggled
BALTIMORE (AP) — Andruw Monasterio hit a grand slam as part of a 10-run ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game skid with a 17-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Willson Contreras added a three-run homer and Caleb Durbin a two-run shot in the frame against Orioles outfielder Weston Wilson, after Monasterio's drive had helped to chase reliever Keegan Akin in his season debut.
When the ninth was finally over, Boston had scored more runs in one inning than it had managed in its first 26 games.
The late power show came after Orioles starter Trevor Rogers (2-3) allowed three runs in 1 2/3 innings, throwing 47 of his 62 pitches in the second. It continued a three-start stretch in which his ERA has ballooned from 1.89 to 4.75.
Garrett Crochet (3-3) struck out seven over six shutout innings, the first four coming while the game was still competitive.
Two starts after the ugliest outing of his Red Sox career — an 11-run performance over 1 2/3 innings at Minnesota — Crochet looked every bit the ace Boston traded for in December 2024 and signed to a $170 million, six-year extension in March 2025.
He allowed three hits, walked two and threw 57 of 90 pitches for strikes while lowering his ERA about 1 1/2 runs to 6.30. It was his first scoreless outing since six clean frames on opening day in Cincinnati.
Contreras finished with five RBIs and Durbin had three, Monasterio and Ceddanne Rafaela had three hits, and Colton Wong clubbed a three-run double in the fifth off Albert Suarez.
Up next
Red Sox left-hander Connelly Early (1-1, 2.88 ERA) makes his 10th career start and first in Baltimore in Sunday's series finale. He'll face Orioles righty Kyle Bradish (1-2, 3.96).
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Q&A
What caused the Red Sox to score 10 runs in the ninth inning against the Orioles?
The Red Sox capitalized on a combination of strong hitting, including a grand slam by Andruw Monasterio and a three-run homer by Willson Contreras.
How did the Orioles' pitching perform during the game?
Orioles starter Trevor Rogers struggled, allowing three runs in just 1 2/3 innings, and reliever Keegan Akin was chased after giving up a grand slam.
What was the significance of the Red Sox's 17-1 victory over the Orioles?
The victory marked the end of a four-game losing streak for the Red Sox and featured their highest single-inning run total of the season.
