BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles didn't waste any time scoring against Rick Porcello.
It's a good thing, too, because the 2016 AL Cy Young Award winner got a whole lot sharper as the game wore on.
Seth Smith and Manny Machado hit first-inning home runs to back a redemptive pitching performance by Alec Asher and help Baltimore beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 Friday night.
Jonathan Schoop had two hits and scored a run for the Orioles, who have won four of five following a seven-game losing streak.
After hitting four home runs in the series opener Thursday, the Orioles used the long ball to take control against Porcello (3-7). Smith drove a 3-2 pitch into the right-field seats for his third career leadoff homer, and Machado pulled a fastball into the second deck to make it 2-0.
Baltimore never relinquished the lead.
"Against guys like Porcello, if you get a little pop at them early you'd better take advantage of it because they're going to settle in," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said.
Porcello allowed just one more run over the next five innings before departing.
"I felt better as the game went on, but it's definitely not the way you want to start a ballgame," the right-hander said. "That kind of set the tone."
Asher, in contrast, retired 16 of the first 17 batters he faced and ended up allowing two runs and three hits over 6 1/3 innings. It was his second start since replacing Ubaldo Jimenez in the Baltimore rotation; in his first try, Asher (2-3) yielded six runs over two innings in loss to Houston on Sunday.
"It's nice to rebound and have a good game," he said. "But winning the game, that's the No. 1 goal."
Brad Brach, the third Baltimore reliever, got three straight outs for his 11th save in 14 tries.
Pablo Sandoval homered for the Red Sox, now 4-7 against the Orioles after losing two straight in this four-game series between AL East foes.
"Give credit to Asher," manager John Farrell said.
Porcello went 22-4 last year but this season has allowed at least eight hits in seven of 12 starts -- including each of the last five.
"I thought as the game went along he got much better," Farrell said. "He's a little snake-bit right now, to be honest."
After Sandoval hit a solo shot in the third inning, Schoop singled and scored on a double by Hyun Soo Kim in the fourth.
The Red Sox chased Asher and closed to 3-2 in the seventh. Xander Bogaerts hit a leadoff double and Jackie Bradley delivered a two-out RBI single off Mychal Givens.
STACKED DECK
Machado's home run was the first to reach the second deck at Camden Yards since former Orioles slugger Mark Reynolds did it on Aug. 7, 2011, against Toronto.
BETTS IS RIGHT ON
Boston RF Mookie Betts went 0 for 4 to remain three hits short of 500, but he made a sensational diving catch of a sinking liner hit by Adam Jones in the seventh inning.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Red Sox: Placed LHP Eduardo Rodriguez on the 10-day DL after he re-injured his knee in a fall from the bullpen mound Thursday night. Rodriguez (4-2, 3.54 ERA) will see orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews on Monday for a second opinion.
Orioles: LHP Zach Britton (forearm strain) has increased the distance and number of throws he's making daily in Florida. Though there is no specific timetable for his return, the Orioles have already mapped out his rehabilitation schedule, making sure he pitches in minor league games close to Camden Yards.
UP NEXT
Red Sox: David Price (0-0, 5.40 ERA) heads to the mound Saturday night for his second start since coming off the DL with an elbow injury. The lefty is 6-0 in 10 career starts at Camden Yards.
Orioles: Dylan Bundy (6-3, 2.89) makes his fourth start of the season against Boston. He's 2-1 with a 2.21 ERA.
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Boston Red Sox
It's a good thing, too, because the 2016 AL Cy Young Award winner got a whole lot sharper as the game wore on.
Seth Smith and Manny Machado hit first-inning home runs to back a redemptive pitching performance by Alec Asher and help Baltimore beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 Friday night.
Jonathan Schoop had two hits and scored a run for the Orioles, who have won four of five following a seven-game losing streak.
After hitting four home runs in the series opener Thursday, the Orioles used the long ball to take control against Porcello (3-7). Smith drove a 3-2 pitch into the right-field seats for his third career leadoff homer, and Machado pulled a fastball into the second deck to make it 2-0.
Baltimore never relinquished the lead.
"Against guys like Porcello, if you get a little pop at them early you'd better take advantage of it because they're going to settle in," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said.
Porcello allowed just one more run over the next five innings before departing.
"I felt better as the game went on, but it's definitely not the way you want to start a ballgame," the right-hander said. "That kind of set the tone."
Asher, in contrast, retired 16 of the first 17 batters he faced and ended up allowing two runs and three hits over 6 1/3 innings. It was his second start since replacing Ubaldo Jimenez in the Baltimore rotation; in his first try, Asher (2-3) yielded six runs over two innings in loss to Houston on Sunday.
"It's nice to rebound and have a good game," he said. "But winning the game, that's the No. 1 goal."
Brad Brach, the third Baltimore reliever, got three straight outs for his 11th save in 14 tries.
Pablo Sandoval homered for the Red Sox, now 4-7 against the Orioles after losing two straight in this four-game series between AL East foes.
"Give credit to Asher," manager John Farrell said.
Porcello went 22-4 last year but this season has allowed at least eight hits in seven of 12 starts -- including each of the last five.
"I thought as the game went along he got much better," Farrell said. "He's a little snake-bit right now, to be honest."
After Sandoval hit a solo shot in the third inning, Schoop singled and scored on a double by Hyun Soo Kim in the fourth.
The Red Sox chased Asher and closed to 3-2 in the seventh. Xander Bogaerts hit a leadoff double and Jackie Bradley delivered a two-out RBI single off Mychal Givens.
STACKED DECK
Machado's home run was the first to reach the second deck at Camden Yards since former Orioles slugger Mark Reynolds did it on Aug. 7, 2011, against Toronto.
BETTS IS RIGHT ON
Boston RF Mookie Betts went 0 for 4 to remain three hits short of 500, but he made a sensational diving catch of a sinking liner hit by Adam Jones in the seventh inning.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Red Sox: Placed LHP Eduardo Rodriguez on the 10-day DL after he re-injured his knee in a fall from the bullpen mound Thursday night. Rodriguez (4-2, 3.54 ERA) will see orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews on Monday for a second opinion.
Orioles: LHP Zach Britton (forearm strain) has increased the distance and number of throws he's making daily in Florida. Though there is no specific timetable for his return, the Orioles have already mapped out his rehabilitation schedule, making sure he pitches in minor league games close to Camden Yards.
UP NEXT
Red Sox: David Price (0-0, 5.40 ERA) heads to the mound Saturday night for his second start since coming off the DL with an elbow injury. The lefty is 6-0 in 10 career starts at Camden Yards.
Orioles: Dylan Bundy (6-3, 2.89) makes his fourth start of the season against Boston. He's 2-1 with a 2.21 ERA.
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| View: Play-By-Play | Pitch-By-Pitch | Inning: All | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Boston - Top of 1st | SCORE | |
|---|---|---|
| Alec Asher pitching for Baltimore | BOS | BAL |
| Betts lined out to center. | 0 | 0 |
| Benintendi struck out swinging. | 0 | 0 |
| Bogaerts popped out to shortstop. | 0 | 0 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Baltimore - Bottom of 1st | SCORE | |
| Rick Porcello pitching for Boston | BOS | BAL |
| Smith homered to right (408 feet). | 0 | 1 |
| Jones struck out swinging. | 0 | 1 |
| Machado homered to left (437 feet). | 0 | 2 |
| Trumbo lined out to center. | 0 | 2 |
| Davis singled to deep right. | 0 | 2 |
| Schoop popped out to second. | 0 | 2 |
| 2 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Boston - Top of 2nd | SCORE | |
| Alec Asher pitching for Baltimore | BOS | BAL |
| Moreland popped out to third. | 0 | 2 |
| Ramírez popped out to second. | 0 | 2 |
| Bradley Jr. struck out looking. | 0 | 2 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Baltimore - Bottom of 2nd | SCORE | |
| Rick Porcello pitching for Boston | BOS | BAL |
| Kim lined out to third. | 0 | 2 |
| Hardy singled to right. | 0 | 2 |
| Joseph singled to left, Hardy to second. | 0 | 2 |
| Joseph out at second on runner's fielder's choice, Hardy to third on runner's fielder's choice. | 0 | 2 |
| Smith flied out to right. | 0 | 2 |
| 0 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Boston - Top of 3rd | SCORE | |
| Alec Asher pitching for Baltimore | BOS | BAL |
| Rutledge grounded out to shortstop. | 0 | 2 |
| Sandoval homered to left (366 feet). | 1 | 2 |
| León struck out swinging. | 1 | 2 |
| Betts lined out to center. | 1 | 2 |
| 1 Runs, 1 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Baltimore - Bottom of 3rd | SCORE | |
| Rick Porcello pitching for Boston | BOS | BAL |
| Jones grounded out to third. | 1 | 2 |
| Machado grounded out to pitcher. | 1 | 2 |
| Trumbo flied out to right. | 1 | 2 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Boston - Top of 4th | SCORE | |
| Alec Asher pitching for Baltimore | BOS | BAL |
| Benintendi grounded out to second. | 1 | 2 |
| Bogaerts fouled out to third. | 1 | 2 |
| Moreland struck out swinging. | 1 | 2 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Baltimore - Bottom of 4th | SCORE | |
| Rick Porcello pitching for Boston | BOS | BAL |
| Davis struck out looking. | 1 | 2 |
| Schoop singled to center. | 1 | 2 |
| Kim doubled to deep right, Schoop scored. | 1 | 3 |
| Hardy lined out to shortstop. | 1 | 3 |
| Joseph struck out swinging. | 1 | 3 |
| 1 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Boston - Top of 5th | SCORE | |
| Alec Asher pitching for Baltimore | BOS | BAL |
| Ramírez flied out to left. | 1 | 3 |
| Bradley Jr. flied out to right. | 1 | 3 |
| Rutledge grounded out to third. | 1 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Baltimore - Bottom of 5th | SCORE | |
| Rick Porcello pitching for Boston | BOS | BAL |
| Smith struck out looking. | 1 | 3 |
| Jones lined out to center. | 1 | 3 |
| Machado flied out to right. | 1 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Boston - Top of 6th | SCORE | |
| Alec Asher pitching for Baltimore | BOS | BAL |
| Sandoval grounded out to third. | 1 | 3 |
| León singled to center. | 1 | 3 |
| Betts grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, León out at second. | 1 | 3 |
| Benintendi struck out looking. | 1 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 1 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Baltimore - Bottom of 6th | SCORE | |
| Rick Porcello pitching for Boston | BOS | BAL |
| Trumbo fouled out to first. | 1 | 3 |
| Davis walked. | 1 | 3 |
| Schoop reached on infield single to pitcher, Davis to second, Davis to third on throwing error by pitcher Porcello. | 1 | 3 |
| Kim grounded into fielder's choice to pitcher, Davis out at home, Schoop to second. | 1 | 3 |
| Rickard ran for Kim. | 1 | 3 |
| Hardy struck out swinging. | 1 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 1 Hits, 1 Errors | ||
| Boston - Top of 7th | SCORE | |
| Alec Asher pitching for Baltimore | BOS | BAL |
| Rickard in left field. | 1 | 3 |
| Bogaerts doubled to right. | 1 | 3 |
| Moreland fouled out to catcher. | 1 | 3 |
| Givens relieved Asher. | 1 | 3 |
| Ramírez struck out swinging. | 1 | 3 |
| Bradley Jr. singled to center, Bogaerts scored. | 2 | 3 |
| Bradley Jr. caught stealing second, catcher to second. | 2 | 3 |
| 1 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Baltimore - Bottom of 7th | SCORE | |
| Heath Hembree pitching for Boston | BOS | BAL |
| Hembree relieved Porcello. | 2 | 3 |
| Joseph singled to left. | 2 | 3 |
| Smith popped out to shortstop. | 2 | 3 |
| Jones flied out to right. | 2 | 3 |
| Machado struck out swinging. | 2 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 1 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Boston - Top of 8th | SCORE | |
| Darren O'Day pitching for Baltimore | BOS | BAL |
| O'Day relieved Givens. | 2 | 3 |
| Rutledge flied out to center. | 2 | 3 |
| Sandoval struck out swinging. | 2 | 3 |
| León walked. | 2 | 3 |
| Betts struck out swinging. | 2 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Baltimore - Bottom of 8th | SCORE | |
| Heath Hembree pitching for Boston | BOS | BAL |
| Marrero at third base. | 2 | 3 |
| Trumbo lined out to center. | 2 | 3 |
| Scott relieved Hembree. | 2 | 3 |
| Davis struck out swinging. | 2 | 3 |
| Kelly relieved Scott. | 2 | 3 |
| Schoop lined out to center. | 2 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Boston - Top of 9th | SCORE | |
| Brad Brach pitching for Baltimore | BOS | BAL |
| Brach relieved O'Day. | 2 | 3 |
| Benintendi flied out to center. | 2 | 3 |
| Bogaerts flied out to center. | 2 | 3 |
| Moreland grounded out to pitcher. | 2 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
Boston Red Sox
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betts RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .261 | .341 | .469 |
| Benintendi LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | .259 | .333 | .378 |
| Bogaerts SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | .328 | .383 | .462 |
| Moreland 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | .270 | .367 | .461 |
| Ramírez DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .252 | .353 | .396 |
| Bradley Jr. CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | .228 | .322 | .441 |
| Rutledge 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .246 | .310 | .262 |
| Sandoval 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .243 | .289 | .429 |
Marrero 3B
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .176 | .222 | .338 |
| León C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | .233 | .282 | .388 |
| Totals | 30 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 137 | |||
| BATTING 2B: Bogaerts (12, Asher) HR: Sandoval (4, 3rd inning off Asher 0 on, 1 Out) RBI: Sandoval (12), Bradley Jr. (22) 2-out RBI: Bradley Jr. Red Sox RISP: 1-3 (Ramírez 0-1, Bradley Jr. 1-1, Moreland 0-1) Team LOB: 2 | ||||||||||
| BASERUNNING CS: Bradley Jr. (1, 2nd base by Givens/Joseph) | ||||||||||
| FIELDING E: Porcello (1, throw) | ||||||||||
Game Information
| Stadium | Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD |
| Attendance | 33,193 (72.2% full) - % is based on regular season capacity |
| Game Time | 2:59 |
| Weather | 78 degrees, partly cloudy |
| Wind | 7 mph |
| Umpires | Home Plate - Laz Diaz, First Base - Doug Eddings, Second Base - Cory Blaser, Third Base - Jeff Nelson |
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