Red Sox score five runs in the fifth to defeat Orioles 8-1

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Red Sox score five runs in the fifth to defeat Orioles 8-1
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The Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday at Fenway Park. Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, while Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings, allowing seven hits and lowering his ERA to 2.28. Boston scored five runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by Mickey Gasper's two-run triple. Adley Rutschman recorded an RBI triple for Baltimore in the seventh. The win improves the Red Sox's offense, which has scored five or more runs in six of their last nine games. Trevor Rogers is set to start for the Orioles in the rubber match of the series, with Boston's starter currently unannounced.

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  • Wilyer Abreu drives in three runs including a two-run homer.
  • Payton Tolle pitches six scoreless innings for the Red Sox.
  • Boston scores five runs in the fifth inning with contributions from multiple players.
  • Adley Rutschman records an RBI triple for the Orioles.
  • Trevor Rogers to start for Baltimore in the next game.
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  • 1:54 AMYahoo SportsAbreu has a two-run homer and 3 RBIs, Tolle pitches 6 scoreless innings and Red Sox beat Orioles 8-1
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Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday. Mickey Gasper had a two-run triple in Boston's five-run fifth inning and Ceddanne Rafaela had three hits for the Red Sox, who have scored five or more runs in six of their last nine games.

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