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Orioles Top Red Sox Behind Povich’s Strong Start, 7–3

Boston, MA — Left-hander Cade Povich delivered a steady outing and got plenty of support from Baltimore’s young core as the Orioles defeated the Red Sox 7–3 Monday night at Fenway Park.

Povich (11–7) tossed 7⅓ innings, allowing five hits and three earned runs while striking out seven and walking two; Game Score 61. He was named Player of the Game for his effort, helping the Orioles improve to 79–66, pulling closer in the American League Wild Card race. Craig Kimbrel (H 13) and Felix Bautista (SV 29) kept the game in check.

Rookie sensation Jackson Holliday continued to make his mark, collecting two hits and two RBI, including a key run-scoring single in the fifth that extended Baltimore’s lead to 3–1. Gunnar Henderson launched his 34th home run in the first inning, Adley Rutschman added a solo shot in the fourth, and Ryan O’Hearn went deep in the sixth to give Baltimore three long balls off Boston starter Kutter Crawford (11–9), who surrendered five runs and three homers in five innings; Game Score 41.

For Boston, rookie catcher Kyle Teel was a bright spot, going 3-for-4 with a home run, double, and two RBI. Tyler O’Neill added a solo shot, his 28th of the year, but the rest of the Red Sox lineup managed little against Baltimore’s pitching. Boston dropped to 79–65 with the loss.

Player of the Game: Cade Povich

AL East Standings: 2nd Place, 5 Games Behind