By KEN POWTAK Associated Press Rafael Devers grounded a single up the middle to drive in the winning run with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 in the opener of a split doubleheader. Wearing their "Fenway Greens" alternate uniforms that debuted this month and match the color of the Green Monster, the Red Sox had a solo homer each by Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, and Abraham Toro. Devers entered the day batting .
Main Idea: Rafael Devers hit a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a doubleheader.
Key Points:
The game has little direct effect on most Americans, though losses can frustrate fans and local businesses that benefit from attendance and TV interest.
Boston Red Sox wins can lift community morale and draw spending on tickets, food, and team gear in the Boston area.
Rate how each entity in this article affected the American people.
One of the two teams in the game and the loser of the matchup; central team entity in.
One of the two teams in the game and the winner of the matchup; central team entity in.
Central player whose RBI single in the 10th inning won the game for Boston.
Hit a solo home run and later drove in a run, making him a major game contributor.
Hit a solo home run and is one of the key on-field contributors mentioned.
Had a first-inning two-run double for Baltimore and is a notable player in the game summary.
Hit a solo home run and is one of the key on-field contributors mentioned.
Baltimore starter whose pitching performance is specifically described as part of the game outcome.
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Sign in to commentCredited with the win after a hitless 10th inning; meaningful but secondary.
Pitcher who took the loss after allowing the winning run; important but secondary.
His throwing error helped Boston tie the game, making him a notable but secondary figure.
Mentioned as the slated starter for the nightcap, a minor forward-looking note.