The Red Sox got off on the right foot in their three-game weekend series against the Orioles, defeating them 8-1 on Friday.
Friday’s win marks just the fourth time the Sox have won in their last 15 games as they look to keep their spot in the American League playoffs.
Here’s what happened on Friday.
The big picture.
The Red Sox opened up the scoring in the second inning, scoring four runs in the bottom of the frame. Hunter Renfroe opened up the inning with a single, Kyle Schwarber walked in the following at-bat, and Kevin Plawecki singled to load up the bases.