The ninth inning changed everything. Boston entered the frame trailing 7-1, then exploded for 10 runs to demolish Baltimore 17-1 at Camden Yards. Three home runs in the final frame turned a quiet loss into a historic rout.
Garrett Crochet anchored the turnaround with six shutout innings, allowing three hits while striking out seven. The left-hander carried a 6.30 ERA into the game but dominated Baltimore's lineup, walking two and throwing 90 pitches for his third win of the season.
The ninth-inning barrage began when Contreras singled to left, bringing Rafaela home. Then Monasterio launched a grand slam to center field, a 388-foot blast that scored Contreras, Abreu and Story. Durbin followed with a two-run homer to left, scoring Duran. Contreras capped the explosion with a three-run shot to center, a 418-foot drive that brought home Kiner-Falefa and Rafaela.
Trevor Rogers absorbed the loss for Baltimore, allowing three earned runs over 1.2 innings in relief. Albert Suarez started for the Orioles and pitched four innings, giving up four runs but none earned due to defensive miscues. Baltimore committed three errors to Boston's one.
Boston snapped a four-game losing streak to improve to 9-17. Baltimore fell to 13-13, ending a two-game winning streak.