On April 2, 2025, the Boston Red Sox secured a 3-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, evening the three-game series at one win apiece. The game was highlighted by stellar pitching from Garrett Crochet and significant contributions from key Red Sox hitters.
Crochet Pitching Dominance
Left-hander Garrett Crochet delivered an exceptional performance, pitching eight shutout innings. He allowed only four hits and one walk while striking out eight, throwing 102 pitches. This outing was particularly noteworthy as it marked Garrett Crochet’s first start since agreeing to a six-year, $170 million contract extension earlier in the week.
Aroldis Chapman closed the game with a scoreless ninth inning, issuing one walk and recording one strikeout.
Offensive Highlights
- Trevor Story: The shortstop ignited the Red Sox offense with a solo home run in the second inning off Orioles starter Zach Eflin. This was Story’s first home run and RBI of the season.
- Rafael Devers: Breaking a 0-for-21 slump, Devers contributed with an RBI double in the fifth inning and later added a single. His performance was a welcome sign for the Red Sox as they look to get their star hitter back on track.
- Kristian Campbell: The second baseman, who recently signed an eight-year, $60 million contract, had two hits, including two doubles off Eflin.
Orioles’ Struggles
The Orioles’ offense was limited to four singles and two walks. Eflin (0-2) pitched six innings, allowing three runs on eight hits with five strikeouts. The team has now alternated wins and losses through their first six games, struggling particularly in their three losses, where they have scored a total of three runs.
What’s Next
The series concludes on April 3, 2025, with the Red Sox sending Tanner Houck (0-1, 6.35 ERA) to the mound against the Orioles’ Charlie Morton (0-1, 10.80 ERA). Fans can anticipate a competitive finale as both teams aim to gain an edge early in the season.
