Red Sox beat Orioles 1-0 on solo home run from Mickey Gasper
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Friday at Camden Yards. Mickey Gasper hit a solo home run in the first inning to provide the only run of the game. Starting pitcher Ranger Suárez threw seven scoreless innings, scattering five hits while striking out three batters. Garrett Whitlock pitched a scoreless eighth inning, and Aroldis Chapman earned his 32nd save by closing out the ninth. The win improves Boston’s record to 77-65 as the team maintains its pursuit of an American League wild-card spot with 20 games remaining in the regular season. The Orioles finished the contest 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position and left six runners on base.
- •Mickey Gasper hit a solo home run in the first inning.
- •Ranger Suárez earned the win after seven scoreless innings.
- •Aroldis Chapman secured his 32nd save for the Red Sox.
- •The Red Sox improved their record to 77-65.
- •Baltimore went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox beat the Orioles 1-0 on Gasper's 1st-inning homer; benches clear in the eighth
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Turn One Swing Into Dramatic Shutout Win Over Orioles
"Mickey Gasper hit a first-inning home run, Ranger Suarez gave up five hits in seven innings, and benches cleared after a contentious eighth-inning double play as the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Friday night. Gasper now has eight home runs this season, all in his last 16 games. Suarez (6-4) struck out three, walked one and all five hits he allowed were singles.
"Mickey Gasper provided the only run Ranger Suárez and the Red Sox pitching staff needed in a dramatic shutout victory over the Orioles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 2:03 AMRed Sox beat the Orioles 1-0 on Gasper's 1st-inning homer; benches clear in the eighth
Mickey Gasper hit a first-inning home run, Ranger Suarez gave up five hits in seven innings, and benches cleared after a contentious eighth-inning double play as the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Friday night. Gasper now has eight home runs this season, all in his last 16 games. Suarez (6-4) struck out three, walked one and all five hits he allowed were singles.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 1:45 AMRed Sox Turn One Swing Into Dramatic Shutout Win Over Orioles
Mickey Gasper provided the only run Ranger Suárez and the Red Sox pitching staff needed in a dramatic shutout victory over the Orioles.
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