Jarren Duran’s Three-Run Homer Lifts Boston Red Sox Over Baltimore Orioles 4-3: Game Recap & Highlights (August 25, 2025)

Monday, August 25th, 2025

Red Sox Edge Orioles 4-3 Behind Duran’s Three-Run Homer

The Boston Red Sox secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night, thanks to a pivotal three-run home run by Jarren Duran and a leadoff solo blast from Roman Anthony. This win marked the Red Sox’s fourth in their last five games and narrowed their gap in the AL East standings.

Duran’s Power Shifts Momentum

Jarren Duran delivered the key blow of the game in the fifth inning. After singles from Connor Wong and Roman Anthony, Duran smacked his 13th homer of the season, wiping out a two-run deficit and giving Boston a lead they would not relinquish. Duran extended his on-base streak to 19 games, matching his career high and keeping the longest active streak in the majors alive.

Anthony’s Leadoff Homer Highlights Early Action

Rookie Roman Anthony started the game’s scoring with the first leadoff home run of his career. Baltimore responded as Colton Cowser continued his hot stretch with a solo homer in the second inning and a two-run single in the third, giving the Orioles a 3-1 advantage before Boston’s rally.

Pitching Performances Define the Night

Boston starter Richard Fitts lasted four innings, surrendering three runs before departing with right biceps tightness. Fitts will undergo evaluation but reported feeling “pretty good” postgame. The Red Sox bullpen was outstanding, particularly Garrett Whitlock, who struck out the side in the eighth inning after a leadoff double by Gunnar Henderson. Aroldis Chapman finished the job with a perfect ninth to notch his 25th save of the season. Remarkably, Chapman has not allowed a hit in his last 13 appearances, setting a new franchise record.

Sugano Falters for Orioles

Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano took his first loss in eight starts, allowing four runs on six hits over six innings. The 35-year-old Japanese rookie had previously shut down the Red Sox just six days prior, but Boston found their offense this time around.

Key Moment

Baltimore threatened in the seventh, when Dylan Carlson was initially called safe at third base after a successful sacrifice bunt from Luis Vázquez. However, a Red Sox challenge overturned the call. Jackson Holliday followed with a deep fly ball that, if not for the overturned call, could have allowed the Orioles to tie the game.

Key Stat

Jarren Duran’s on-base streak now stands at 19 games, tied for his career best and the longest active streak in Major League Baseball.

Looking Ahead

The series continues Tuesday night as Baltimore’s Kyle Bradish returns from Tommy John surgery to make his first appearance since June 2024, facing Boston’s Lucas Giolito (8-2, 3.72 ERA).

In summary

The Boston Red Sox rallied to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3, powered by key home runs from Jarren Duran and Roman Anthony. Strong bullpen performances and a record-setting streak by closer Aroldis Chapman sealed the win. The matchup highlighted Duran’s offensive consistency, a resilient Red Sox bullpen, and updates for both teams’ pitching rotations moving forward in the series. Fans can expect another competitive chapter in this division rivalry as the series continues.

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