Rutschman homers twice in return to Baltimore, and the Red Sox rally for a 6-5 victory

Adley Rutschman returned to Baltimore and hit two home runs, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 6-5 victory over the Orioles on Thursday night. Rutschman's first homer came in the first inning, giving the Red Sox a 1-0 lead. In the sixth inning, he hit another home run, cutting the Orioles' lead to 3-2. Luis De León took the loss for the Orioles, his second in two late-inning appearances.

Nick Sogard's two-run homer in the eighth inning broke a 3-all tie after Luis Robert Jr. and Pete Alonso had led the Orioles to a 3-1 lead after consecutive fourth-inning homers. Roman Anthony added a solo homer in the ninth inning, making the score 6-3. Erik Miller came in relief and won the game, while Aroldis Chapman secured his 31st save in 33 chances despite allowing a two-run homer in the ninth.