The Red Sox trailed 5-1, 8-2, and 10-4 . . . and still nearly pulled off what would have been a stunning Opening Day victory on a chilly (38 degrees at the start of the contest) March afternoon.
The Orioles blew the chance at a game-ending double play and the error on the relay to first put the potential tying run for Boston at second and the winning run on first. But Orioles closer Félix Bautista fanned Adam Duvall on three pitches . . . giving Alex Cora an 0-5 record on Opening Day as the Red Sox manager.