BOSTON — The Orioles survive a wild ninth inning as they defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-9 on opening day.
Adley Rutschman played in his first season opener and made history as the first catcher to have five hits in a game. He also finished with a career best four RBI and a walk.
Ramon Urias finished with 15 hits, 9 walks, and five stolen bases. Kyle Gibson allowed four runs and six hits over five-plus innings.
By Scoring four runs in the fourth and three in the fifth, the Orioles were able to take the an 8-2 lead.
The Orioles were in trouble in the 9th. They led the game 10-7 but errors almost cost them.
Late scores from the Red Sox brougth the game to 10-9.
Felix Bautista struck out Adam Duvall on three pitches to end the game.
The Orioles will now play the Red Sox again as their three game series continues Saturday.
