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Rafaela’s 9th-Inning Blast Lifts Red Sox Over Orioles, 3-2

The win capped a 6-1 trip to set up a chance at a four-game sweep.

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Aug 27, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela (3) reacts to hitting a two run home run during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images
Aug 27, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Kyle Manzardo (9) hits an RBI single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the tenth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Aug 27, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) hits a single against the Washington Nationals during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Brayan Bello held Baltimore to two runs, one earned, over 6 2/3 innings with five hits allowed, six strikeouts, and one walk.
  • After Jarren Duran’s leadoff single in the ninth, Ceddanne Rafaela homered off Keegan Akin one inning after a miscommunication with Duran helped the Orioles take the lead.
  • Roman Anthony opened the game with a leadoff homer off opener Dietrich Enns as Baltimore followed with newcomer Roansy Contreras in a bulk role.
  • Greg Weissert earned the win and Aroldis Chapman struck out the side for his 26th save, marking his 14th straight hitless appearance to tie the second-longest such streak in AL history.
  • Boston has won six of seven on the road trip and goes for a four-game sweep Thursday, sitting three games behind Toronto and a half-game ahead of New York in the AL East.