Zach Eflin had an impressive outing, pitching six strong innings to improve to 4-0 with the Orioles. He has won all four starts since joining the team from Tampa Bay before the trade deadline. In this game against the Boston Red Sox, Eflin allowed just one run and five hits while striking out eight batters without issuing a walk. This victory for the Orioles led them to tie in first place with the New York Yankees in the AL East, while the Red Sox fell eight games behind in the standings.

Nick Pivetta started for the Red Sox and gave up three runs and three hits over five innings. Although he struck out six batters and walked only one, two of the hits he allowed were home runs. Gunner Henderson and Cedric Mullins both homered for the Orioles in this game, contributing to their 5-1 win. Wilyer Abreu hit a home run for the Red Sox’s only run in the game.

Ryan Mountcastle’s pinch-hit single in the sixth inning extended the Orioles’ lead to 4-1. In the seventh, Colton Cowser hit an RBI double to further solidify the Orioles’ lead. Boston reliever Chase Shugart made his big league debut in this game, allowing a run and three hits in 2 2/3 innings.

Despite recent struggles by the Orioles and Yankees, the Red Sox are facing an uphill battle to catch up in the standings, trailing the Kansas City by 2 1/2 games for the final wild card spot in the American League. Baltimore has dominated the Red Sox this year with a 6-1 record against them and a strong 27-13 record within the AL East.

In roster news, Boston sent INF Jamie Westbrook outright to Triple-A Worcester, while the Orioles recalled INF Livan Soto from Triple-A Norfolk and sent INF Coby Mayo to Norfolk. Additionally, in terms of injuries, Red Sox’s DH Masataka Yoshida was hit by a pitch but remained in the game, and Orioles’ OF Anthony Santander fouled a pitch off his leg but also stayed in the game.

In the next game, Corbin Burnes will take the mound for the Orioles, while the Red Sox had not yet announced their starting pitcher.