Overview

• Reliever Brennan Bernardino served as the opener before Richard Fitts took the bulk innings in Baltimore.
• Fitts departed after his first pitch of the sixth with right biceps tightness, according to the team.
• Boston beat the Orioles 4-3 on a leadoff home run by Roman Anthony and a three-run shot by Jarren Duran.
• Garrett Whitlock struck out three after a leadoff double in the eighth, and Aroldis Chapman closed out the win.
• The club is monitoring Fitts’ status, with Triple-A right-hander Kyle Harrison mentioned as a possible call-up if needed and prospect timelines such as Payton Tolle’s under review.