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Orioles Face Doubleheader Challenges After Rainouts and Lopsided Loss

Baltimore looks to recover from a 19–5 defeat and bullpen collapse as they prepare for Saturday's rescheduled games in Boston.

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The Orioles' Friday night game vs. the Red Sox at Fenway Park has been postponed because of rain. The teams will play a split doubleheader Saturday. (Jacob Calvin Meyer/Staff)
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The Fenway Park grounds crew brings out the tarp during a rain-delay start to the baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Overview

  • Thursday's series opener and Friday night's second game of the doubleheader were postponed due to persistent rain in Boston, forcing a Saturday doubleheader.
  • The Orioles suffered a crushing 19–5 loss to the Red Sox in Friday's afternoon game, highlighted by a 13-run eighth inning fueled by bullpen struggles and position-player pitching.
  • Baltimore's interim manager Tony Mansolino faced tough decisions to preserve arms for the second game, which ultimately was postponed by weather.
  • The Orioles, now 16–33, have lost 15 of their last 18 games, struggling despite preseason playoff aspirations after back-to-back 100-win seasons.
  • The Red Sox, sitting at 25–26, capitalized on Baltimore's struggles and will aim to build momentum during Saturday's doubleheader at Fenway Park.