The Boston Red Sox overwhelmed the struggling Baltimore Orioles on Friday, cruising to a 19-5 victory in a game where nearly everything went right for Boston. Their offense dominated, but the win wasn’t without a downside. Star third baseman Alex Bregman exited early due to an injury, later identified as tightness in his right quadriceps.
Bregman attempted to stretch a hit into extra bases in the bottom of the fifth inning but felt discomfort as he rounded first. “I felt my quad tighten up… As soon as I felt it, I knew I had to leave the game,” Bregman told NESN.
Despite the setback, Bregman remained cautiously optimistic. “All my strength is still there, which is encouraging… Honestly, it’s better than I initially feared,” he said, speaking to reporters after the game.
Red Sox Await Further Updates on Bregman
When asked whether he expects to be placed on the injured list, Bregman said it’s still too early to determine. “We’ll have a clearer picture tomorrow after some rest… It’s just something we’ll have to monitor day by day,” he said via NESN.
Red Sox Offense Erupts in Historic Fashion
Before his early exit, Bregman contributed with a single and a walk. He missed what turned out to be a historic eighth inning, where Boston sent 18 batters to the plate and tallied 13 runs. A once-close game at 6-3 became a 19-3 rout. Baltimore added two runs in the ninth but still fell by 14 runs.
Rafael Devers powered the offense with an extraordinary showing—he went 4-for-6 with two home runs, three runs scored, and eight RBIs, including a grand slam.
Bregman’s Impact and Boston’s Position in the AL East
Bregman’s absence could be significant. He’s having an outstanding first season in Boston, batting .299 with a .385 on-base percentage and a .553 slugging mark. He’s added 11 home runs, 35 RBIs, 32 runs, and boasts a 159 OPS+, all while playing elite defense at third base.
Although the Red Sox have rebounded from a slow start to the season, they now sit at .500 (26-26) and trail the AL East-leading Yankees by six games.
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