Game result and context
Boston Red Sox defeat Baltimore Orioles 5-0 in 2026 regular season matchup
Sonny Gray earned his 17th win of the season as the Boston Red Sox blanked the Baltimore Orioles 5-0. The Red Sox broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning and added insurance runs in the seventh to secure the victory.
Final result
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles with a final score of 5-0. The game remained scoreless through the first five innings before Boston broke through in the sixth. The Red Sox improve their record to 78-65, while the Orioles fall to 69-74.
How the game changed
The game turned in the top of the sixth inning when the Red Sox offense produced three runs against Orioles starter Chris Bassitt. Boston added two more runs in the seventh inning to extend their lead to 5-0. The Orioles were unable to respond against the Boston pitching staff, failing to score throughout the nine-inning contest.
Key performances
Sonny Gray led the Red Sox, pitching 7.0 scoreless innings and recording seven strikeouts to earn his 17th win of the season. Trevor Story contributed to the offense with three hits and two runs scored. Eli White and Isiah Kiner-Falefa each drove in two runs, while Connor Wong added an RBI. For the Orioles, Chris Bassitt took the loss, allowing three earned runs over 5.2 innings with six strikeouts.
Season and playoff context
This game took place on September 5, 2026, as part of the regular season. The Red Sox hold a 78-65 record, and the Orioles stand at 69-74. This matchup represents the third game of a four-game series.