Orioles Defeat Red Sox 4-2 at Fenway Park

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Fenway Park [1, 2, 3, 4].

The victory was critical for Baltimore as the team needed a road win to avoid a franchise-worst record ^[4]. The result keeps the team from falling into a historical low while providing momentum during their series in Boston.

Shane Baz led the effort on the mound, pitching seven innings ^[2]. His performance provided the stability necessary for the Orioles to maintain their lead throughout the game. The pitching effort was capped off by Rico Garcia, who earned his fourth save of the season ^[6].

Baltimore's offense relied on power hitting to secure the win. Pete Alonso contributed a two-run home run ^[2], while Coby Mayo added a solo homer to the tally ^[1]. These two home runs accounted for a significant portion of the team's scoring output in the 4-2 victory ^[1].

The Red Sox struggled to overcome the Orioles' pitching and timely hitting. Despite playing on their home field in Massachusetts, Boston was unable to mount a comeback against Baz and the Baltimore bullpen [1, 4].

The win marks a pivotal moment for the Orioles' season. By avoiding a franchise-worst record, the team prevents a statistical low point that could have defined their current campaign ^[4].