What's Happening?
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on August 26, 2025, in Baltimore. Lucas Giolito delivered an impressive performance, allowing only four hits over eight innings. Trevor Story and David Hamilton contributed to the win with home runs. The Red Sox, currently the American League's top wild card, are five games behind the AL East-leading Toronto. This victory marks their fifth win in the last six games, following a previous sweep by the Orioles in Boston. Giolito, with a record of 9-2, managed to maintain control throughout the game, despite a challenging eighth inning where he threw 21 pitches and issued his only walk. The Orioles' Kyle Bradish, returning from Tommy John surgery, struck out 10 in six innings but received no run support.
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Why It's Important?
This win solidifies the Red Sox's position as a strong contender for the playoffs, maintaining their lead in the wild card race. The performance of Giolito and the offensive contributions from Story and Hamilton highlight the team's depth and resilience. For the Orioles, the loss underscores the challenges they face in climbing the standings, especially with key players like Bradish still finding their form post-injury. The Red Sox's ability to capitalize on such opportunities could be crucial as the season progresses, impacting playoff dynamics and team morale.
What's Next?
The Red Sox will continue their series against the Orioles with Brayan Bello set to pitch. The Orioles will counter with Dietrich Enns as an opener. The outcome of this series could further influence the standings in the AL East and the wild card race, with both teams looking to solidify their positions.
