Red sox rally for 5-3 win in post-cora debut, contreras homers again

Published on 26/04/2026 23:02 in sports • Joe Depaolo

Boston rode the long ball to victory, with Willson Contreras' second homer in as many days helping the Red Sox defeat the Orioles 5-3 on Sunday.

Early, red sox staff bounce back after cora

Early, red sox staff bounce back after cora's firing

Connelly Early pitched 6 2/3 strong innings, and the Red Sox bullpen combined for 2 1/3 scoreless frames to support interim manager Chad Tracy in his managerial debut.

Contreras' two-run shot in the fifth off Kyle Bradish broke a 2-2 tie, while Ceddanne Rafaela, Marcelo Mayer, and Andruw Monasterio also drove in runs for Boston.

Gunnar Henderson homered and drove in two for the Orioles, who lost their third series in four tries.

With Trevor Story sidelined by an adductor issue, Rafaela started in center field for the Red Sox and delivered a key RBI single in the seventh.

Ranger Suarez (1-2, 4.00 ERA) will look to complete five innings for the first time in six starts when Boston opens a three-game set at Toronto on Monday.