Orioles Edge Red Sox in Thrilling Finish
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 1:05 PM ET · JetBlue Park at Fenway South
Baltimore Orioles 8, Boston Red Sox 7, final. Our MLB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox?
Baltimore Orioles beat Boston Red Sox 8-7 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 1, 2026.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Baltimore Orioles triumphed over the Boston Red Sox with a final score of 8-7 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. The game showcased a remarkable comeback from the Orioles, who managed to score five runs in the sixth inning, turning the tide after trailing for much of the contest.
Both teams entered the game with identical records of 5-4, with the Red Sox slightly better at home with a 2-2 record compared to the Orioles' away struggles, which saw them at 0-3. The Red Sox had been in decent form, sporting a 6-4 record in their last ten games, with an average of 4.4 runs scored and 3.8 runs allowed. In contrast, the Orioles had been struggling, going 3-7 in their last ten outings, averaging just 2.7 runs scored while allowing 5.0 runs.
The scoring began with the Red Sox taking an early lead, but the Orioles rallied back in the fifth inning. Kjerstad's single allowed Basallo to score, and a pickoff error by catcher Basallo led to two more runs for the Orioles, putting them ahead 7-5. The sixth inning was pivotal, as the Orioles capitalized on wild pitches from Webb, allowing multiple runners to advance and score, including Wilson and Noda, who both crossed home plate due to the chaos on the mound.
In terms of previous meetings, the Orioles had been dominant recently, winning four of the last five encounters against the Red Sox, including three consecutive victories leading into this game. The head-to-head record stood at 8-4-1 in favor of the home team, highlighting the competitive nature of their matchups.
Injuries played a role in the game, with several key players affected. The Red Sox were without Ceddanne Rafaela (Day-To-Day, Quadriceps), Adley Rutschman (Day-To-Day, Elbow), Johan Oviedo (60-Day-IL, Elbow), Kutter Crawford (60-Day-IL, Forearm), and Zack Kelly (60-Day-IL, Elbow). The Orioles were missing Tyler O'Neill (10-Day-IL, Shoulder), Felix Bautista (60-Day-IL, Shoulder), Christian Franklin (10-Day-IL, Hand), Ryan Helsley (60-Day-IL, Elbow), and Ryan Mountcastle (60-Day-IL, Oblique).
The betting market had set the odds for the game, reflecting the competitive nature of the matchup. The home win probability for the Red Sox was at 0.0 by the end of the game, indicating the dramatic shift in momentum as the Orioles clinched the victory.
Overall, the game was a showcase of resilience from the Orioles, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on mistakes and turn a game around in a matter of innings. Viewers were treated to a thrilling contest that highlighted the unpredictability of baseball.
Injury report
- Ceddanne RafaelaDay-To-DayQuadricepsBoston Red Sox
- Adley RutschmanDay-To-DayElbowBoston Red Sox
- Johan Oviedo60-Day-ILElbowBoston Red Sox
- Kutter Crawford60-Day-ILForearmBoston Red Sox
- Zack Kelly60-Day-ILElbowBoston Red Sox
- Tyler O'Neill10-Day-ILShoulderBaltimore Orioles
- Felix Bautista60-Day-ILShoulderBaltimore Orioles
- Christian Franklin10-Day-ILHandBaltimore Orioles
- Ryan Helsley60-Day-ILElbowBaltimore Orioles
- Ryan Mountcastle60-Day-ILObliqueBaltimore Orioles
Recent form
Boston Red Sox
Last 10: 6-4Streak W14.4 scored · 3.8 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W4-3vs Detroit TigersSep 28
- L1-2vs Detroit TigersSep 27
- W4-3vs Detroit TigersSep 26
- L1-6at Toronto Blue JaysSep 25
- W7-1at Toronto Blue JaysSep 24
- W4-1at Toronto Blue JaysSep 23
- L3-7at Tampa Bay RaysSep 21
- W6-3at Tampa Bay RaysSep 20
- W11-7at Tampa Bay RaysSep 19
- L3-5vs AthleticsSep 18
Baltimore Orioles
Last 10: 3-7Streak L32.7 scored · 5 allowed per game0-3 away
- L2-3at New York YankeesSep 28
- L1-6at New York YankeesSep 27
- L4-8at New York YankeesSep 26
- W6-5vs Tampa Bay RaysSep 25
- L2-6vs Tampa Bay RaysSep 24
- W6-0vs Tampa Bay RaysSep 23
- L1-7vs New York YankeesSep 21
- L1-6vs New York YankeesSep 20
- W4-2vs New York YankeesSep 19
- L0-7vs New York YankeesSep 18
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | - | 56 | L1 | .597 | 83 |
| New York | 3.5 | 60 | W2 | .571 | 80 |
| Boston | 8.5 | 65 | L2 | .536 | 75 |
| Toronto | 14.5 | 71 | W1 | .493 | 69 |
| Baltimore | 14.5 | 71 | L2 | .493 | 69 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Inning0-1Durbin singled to right, Contreras scored.
- 2nd Inning1-1T. Estrada grounded out to second, Basallo scored, Kjerstad to third.
- 3rd Inning1-4Contreras homered to left center (426 feet), Abreu scored and Story scored.
- 3rd Inning1-6Castro singled to right, Durbin scored and Mayer scored, Castro out stretching at second, Kiner-Falefa to third.
- 5th Inning2-6Cowser grounded out to first, Bradfield Jr. scored.
- 5th Inning4-6Basallo hit a ground rule double, Alexander scored and Beavers scored.
- 5th Inning5-6Kjerstad singled to center, Basallo scored.
- 5th Inning5-7Durbin scored on pickoff error by catcher Basallo, Campbell picked off third.
- 5th Inning5-7Durbin scored on pickoff error by catcher Basallo, Campbell picked off third.
- 6th Inning8-7Wilson scored on Webb wild pitch, Bradfield Jr. to second on wild pitch by Webb, Noda to third on wild pitch by Webb.
- 6th Inning8-7Wilson scored on Webb wild pitch, Bradfield Jr. to second on wild pitch by Webb, Noda to third on wild pitch by Webb.
- 6th Inning8-7Noda scored on Webb wild pitch, Bradfield Jr. to third on wild pitch by Webb.
- 6th Inning8-7Noda scored on Webb wild pitch, Bradfield Jr. to third on wild pitch by Webb.
- 6th Inning8-7Fabian grounded out to third, Bradfield Jr. scored.
Win probability
Above the line favours Boston Red Sox, below favours Baltimore Orioles.
Venue
- JetBlue Park at Fenway SouthFort Myers, Florida
- Attendance9278
- OfficialsDenver Dangerfield, Tyler Jones, Clint Vondrak, Derek Thomas
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