Trevor Story’s Defensive Gems, Homer Propel Red Sox Past Orioles

The Boston Red Sox wrapped up their road trip in dramatic fashion on Thursday, beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 at Camden Yards. They secured a four-game sweep and bumped their record up to 75-60.

Boston also took three of four from the New York Yankees earlier in the trip. That 7-1 mark away from Fenway really keeps them in the playoff hunt.

With timely hitting and wild defensive moments, Boston got big plays from some unexpected names. Honestly, this series just felt like one of those stretches that can turn a season around.

Story Sets the Tone Early

Veteran infielder Trevor Story wasted no time. He smashed his 22nd home run of the year in the first inning.

That was his third homer of the road trip. Story’s showing he can change a game with his bat and his glove.

Defensive Brilliance When It Mattered Most

Story didn’t stop at the plate. In the fifth, he made a full-extension diving catch to rob Ryan Mountcastle of a hit.

He popped up and fired to double off Jackson Holliday at second. That play saved two runs and kept the game tied, giving Boston a chance for late-game magic.

Clutch Hits Seal the Sweep

Story got things going early, but Romy Gonzalez came through in the eighth. He lined an RBI single off right-hander Rico Garcia to put Boston up 3-2.

That run ended up being all they needed.

Refsnyder Returns with a Bang

Boston activated Rob Refsnyder from the injured list earlier in the day. He didn’t waste time—he homered in the fourth inning, stretching Boston’s lead to 2-0.

Pitching Carries the Day

On the mound, Garrett Crochet kept showing why he’s so valuable. He went six innings, giving up just two runs on six hits.

Crochet didn’t walk anyone and struck out seven. His fastball hit 98.5 mph, and he just overpowered Baltimore’s hitters.

Matz Steps In for Ninth-Inning Save

With Aroldis Chapman out, the Red Sox called on Steven Matz to close. Matz gave up a leadoff double, but Story’s quick reaction on a grounder erased the tying run at third.

Matz then got the last outs and locked down the save.

Notable Firsts and Future Debuts

Rookie Jhostynxon “The Password” Garcia had a moment to remember. He ripped a double down the left-field line in the fifth for his first big-league hit.

The dugout went nuts. Fans got a glimpse of what could be a bright future for Garcia in Boston.

Next up, the Red Sox head back to Fenway Park to host the Pittsburgh Pirates. There’s some buzz—pitching prospect Payton Tolle might make his MLB debut in a matchup against Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes.

Fenway’s going to be electric. Can’t wait to see what happens next.

Key Takeaways from the Sweep

This series was about more than just wins. It really showed off the depth and resilience of this Red Sox team.

Several things fueled Boston’s success:

• Defensive Excellence: Story’s glove did as much work as his bat and saved multiple runs.
• Balanced Offense: The lineup delivered home runs, clutch singles, and productive at-bats across the board.
• Reliable Pitching: Crochet dominated and gave the bullpen room to breathe. Matz filled in for Chapman and stepped up when it mattered.
• Role Player Impact: Gonzalez, Refsnyder, and Garcia all chipped in with big plays in high-leverage spots.

With momentum building and reinforcements on the way, the Red Sox face a crucial stretch. If this road trip tells us anything, Boston might just have the mix—pitching power, defensive flashes, and clutch hitting—to shake things up in the postseason race.

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