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Orioles Open 2025 Season with Record-Setting Offensive Display

Baltimore crushes Blue Jays 12-2 behind Tyler O’Neill’s historic sixth consecutive Opening Day home run and a franchise-record six homers.

Mar 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles centre fielder Cedric Mullins (31) hits a home run and celebrates with Baltimore Orioles centre fielder Tyler O'Neill (9) against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles right ielder Tyler O'Neill (9) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Fans cheer before game 2 of the wild-card series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
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Overview

  • Tyler O’Neill set an MLB record with a home run in his sixth consecutive Opening Day game, contributing to Baltimore’s dominant offensive performance.
  • The Orioles hit a franchise-record six home runs in their season opener, showcasing their lineup’s power potential.
  • Adley Rutschman and Cedric Mullins each hit two home runs, with Rutschman continuing his stellar Opening Day track record.
  • Zach Eflin pitched six strong innings, allowing only two runs, to secure the win for Baltimore.
  • Despite the offensive explosion, questions remain about the Orioles’ bullpen reliability after some shaky performances in relief.