Rutschman Shines in Baltimore Return as Red Sox Secure Comeback Win
Nick Sogard broke a 3-3 tie with a two-run homer in the eighth, and Aroldis Chapman closed out Boston’s 31st save in 33 chances.
- On Thursday, Boston Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, powering the Red Sox past the Orioles 6-5 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- Traded from Baltimore to Boston one month ago, Rutschman entered the series nursing an elbow injury but received a 45-second standing ovation before his first at-bat.
- Boston starter Jake Bennett pitched six innings of three-run ball, while Nick Sogard broke a 3-3 tie with a two-run eighth-inning homer and Roman Anthony added a ninth-inning insurance shot.
- The Orioles dropped to 69-72 despite a late rally; Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a two-run homer off closer Aroldis Chapman in the ninth, but Baltimore fell a run short.
- Friday night, the teams continue their series as Boston sends pitcher Ranger Suarez to face Orioles starter Shane Baz in the next matchup.
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Red Sox’ win includes ‘super cool’ history, meeting before go-ahead HR, 76.5% strikes, ‘big’ insurance
The Red Sox' win included Adley Rutschman making history, Red Sox starter Jake Bennett throwing 76.5% of his pitches for strikes and huge insurance from Roman Anthony.
Santa Maria Times
BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman connected two flies closer on his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox went back to surpass the Orioles on Thursday 6-5.
Adley Rutschman returns to Camden Yards — and homers twice for the Red
Boston Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman acknowledges the crowd as he is honored during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Adley Rutschman Makes Historic Return to Camden Yards in Red Sox's Win Over Orioles
Boston Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman’s return to Camden Yards had been widely anticipated since the trade. Rutschman made the Orioles remember who they traded in a multi-homer game that led to a Red Sox 6-5 win.The feat also made some MLB history as well. OptaSTATS posted on X that Rutschman became the first player […]
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