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Rain Postpones Orioles-Red Sox Opener, Doubleheader Set for Friday

A spring nor’easter forces schedule changes as Baltimore eyes consecutive wins under interim manager Tony Mansolino.

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The Fenway Park grounds crew brings out the tarp during a rain-delay start to the baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
May 21, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) walks to the mound during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Thursday's Orioles-Red Sox game at Fenway Park was postponed due to heavy rain from a spring nor’easter.
  • The game has been rescheduled as part of a split-admission doubleheader on Friday, with games at 1:35 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.
  • Baltimore seeks back-to-back wins for only the third time this season after snapping an eight-game losing streak on Wednesday.
  • Interim manager Tony Mansolino, who replaced Brandon Hyde after his firing, secured his first win during Wednesday's 8-4 comeback against Milwaukee.
  • Both teams face bullpen challenges in the doubleheader, with Baltimore's Cade Povich and Boston's Lucas Giolito expected to start one of the games.