Santander hits 40th home run in Orioles" loss to Red Sox

On Monday, the Baltimore Orioles faced the Boston Red Sox in the first game of a three-game series at Fenway Park, resulting in a significant 12-3 defeat for the Orioles. Despite the loss, Anthony Santander made headlines by hitting his 40th home run of the season, marking a personal milestone in his eight-year career. The Orioles initially took the lead in the first inning, but the Red Sox quickly responded, showcasing their offensive strength throughout the game. The Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder had an outstanding performance, hitting two home runs and achieving a career-high five RBIs. Tyler O'Neill also contributed significantly with two homers, bringing his season total to 28, which ties him for the most in the majors. The Red Sox's offensive onslaught included a total of 15 hits, with Ceddanne Rafaela also making a notable impact by driving in four runs. Boston's pitching was solid, with starter Brayan Bello allowing only two runs over 5 1/3 innings. Josh Winckowski closed the game, giving up just one run in the final three innings, securing his second save of the season. The Red Sox's ability to hit back-to-back homers was evident, as they accomplished this feat twice during the game, further emphasizing their offensive prowess. Looking ahead, the Orioles will send RHP Albert Suárez to the mound against Red Sox RHP Kutter Crawford in the next game of the series. The Orioles will aim to bounce back from this loss and improve their performance against a strong Red Sox lineup.